Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Switzerland (RBI)
Rankings
Overall ranking: 3rd (score: 89.94)
- Procedure: 8th
- Mobility: 6th
- Tax Optimization: 3rd
- Quality of Life: 3rd
- Investment: 11th
Country Information
Legal Provision | |
Region | Europe |
Minimum investment threshold | Annual lump-sum tax payment of CHF 250,000 to 1 million (USD $ 275,000 to $1.1 million) |
Year of inception | 1990 |
Visa-free countries | 181 |
Investment options | Annual lump-sum tax and a one-time residence permit application fee |
Physical presence requirements | The applicant must reside in Switzerland a minimum 183 days per year (for tax residency) |
Family member inclusion | The main applicant can include their spouse and dependent children under 18 |
Dual citizenship allowed | Yes |
Path to citizenship | Eligibility to apply for citizenship after 10 years of continuous residence, with specific conditions |
Average processing time | 6-12 months |