Family Reunification - Dependent Parents
Switzerland
Last updated: December 28, 2025
Permanent
$96
6-12 weeks
High
About this Visa
This visa allows EU and EFTA citizens living in Switzerland to bring their elderly parents who depend on them financially. Your parent must rely on you for money and cannot support themselves. There is no time limit—your parent can stay permanently. Swiss citizens and people from other countries cannot use this visa to sponsor parents. Only in extreme hardship cases might approval be possible for Swiss citizens.
Key Benefits
- Parent lives with you permanently
- Parent can work if they choose
- Parent receives healthcare coverage
- Parent can access social benefits
- Parent can bring their spouse
- No time limit for residence
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be EU or EFTA citizen living in Switzerland
- Must have stable employment or income
- Must earn enough to support both yourself and your parent
- Must have suitable housing with adequate space
- Must have clean criminal record
- Parent must depend on you financially
- Parent must have valid passport
- Parent must pass health check
- Cannot have serious criminal record
- Parent cannot have income or significant savings
Financial Requirement
Income must support both yourself and your parent. No fixed amount published. Must exceed welfare payment threshold for your canton.
Documents
- Valid passport3+ months validity
- Official birth certificateWith Apostille stamp
- Bank statements3 months of history
- Employment letterFrom current employer with salary information
- Housing proofLease agreement or property deed
- Police clearance certificateOfficial criminal record check
- Proof of dependencyMedical bills, money transfers, or similar evidence
- Visa application forms3 completed copies
- Passport photos4 biometric photos, Schengen standard
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.