Nationals of non-French-speaking states who have a settlement agreement with Switzerland must also provide a language certificate when applying for a residence permit (C permit). Persons already holding a C permit are not concerned. When can I apply for a C permit? What are the rules? As a general rule, a residence permit, called C permit, may be granted to a foreign person, who has resided legally and uninterruptedly for 10 years in Switzerland with the benefit of a short-t

Your pet is part of your family, so you will be sharing the adventure of your expatriation in Switzerland altogether! The household companion travels accompanied with its owner. If it is an unaccompanied entry (ex air freight), different rules and higher costs apply. Your moving company may take care of the relocation of the pet. Depending on the kind, the age and the origin country, the process of importation varies as per the link here below: https://www.blv.admin.ch/blv/en