Residence permits for EU/EFTA nationals
The various residence permits for nationals of EU and EFTA member states
G EU/EFTA permit (Cross-border commuters)
B EU/EFTA permit (Resident foreign nationals)
L EU/EFTA permit (Short-term residents)
Ci EU/EFTA permit (Resident foreign nationals with gainful employment)
C EU/EFTA permit (Settled foreign nationals)
Starting in November 2019 the new resident permit in credit card format without a chip will be issued to all members of the European Union (EU) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The rollout will be done canton by canton until November 2021. The new format will also be distributed to third country nationals in possession of a border crossers permit (Category G) or working spouses and children of members of foreign representations and international organisations (Category Ci).