Last Updated: July 16, 2025
Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Switzerland
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Introduction
Rankings Snapshot
Index | Ranking | Score |
|---|---|---|
Overall Ranking
| 3rd | 89.94 |
Procedure
| 8th | 85.20 |
Mobility
| 6th | 85.48 |
Tax Optimization
| 5th | 89.58 |
Quality of Life
| 3rd | 93.12 |
Investment
| 11th | 72.95 |
Country Information at a Glance
Category | Details |
|---|---|
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 |
Conclusion
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Footnotes
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