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Procedure descriptions
Applying for a residence permit for Swiss nationals
Swiss nationals do not require a residence permit.
To enter the federal territory
- you will need a valid identity card or passport and
- must register with the relevant registration authority if you wish to continue living in Germany.
If you apply for a residence permit, one may be issued to you. However, this is not strictly necessary. You must submit your application to the relevant immigration authority.
Family members who claim a right of residence under the EU–Switzerland Agreement must register their residence with the immigration authorities.
Please note: If family members fail to register their residence, this constitutes an administrative offence.
Forms/Online Services
Responsible authority
The registration office in the district where your main residence is located.
For family members of Swiss nationals or when applying for a residence permit: the Foreigners’ Registration Office in the district where your main residence is located.
Depending on where you live, the Foreigners’ Registration Office may be the city council or the district office.
Details
Prerequisite
- You are a Swiss citizen or
- You are married to a Swiss citizen or are related in the ascending or descending line.
Procedure
If you wish to apply for a residence permit, you must do so at the Foreigners' Registration Office, providing the information listed below. The following information must also be provided by family members of Swiss nationals who wish to derive a right of residence:
- Name (also possible previous names)
- First names
- Date and place of birth
- Your address in Germany and former addresses
- former and current nationalities
- Purpose, start and duration of residence
- if you derive your right of residence from another person to whom you are married or related: Details of this relationship
The foreigners authority will check whether you fulfil the requirements for the right of free movement. After a positive examination and payment of the fee, you will receive a residence permit.
The residence permit is issued in the form of a cheque card with additional electronic functions. You can choose whether you wish to receive the residence permit in the form of a cheque card with additional electronic functions or in the previous form on a form.
Deadlines
none
Required documents
- Identity card or passport
- if you are basing your right of residence on a specific relationship to a specific person: Proof of the marriage or family relationship
Costs
- Issue and renewal of a residence permit in the form of a debit card: 46.00 EUR
- for those under 24: 27.60 EUR
- Issue and renewal of a residence permit on a standard form: 10.00 EUR
Miscellaneous
none
Legal basis
Aufenthaltsgesetz (AufenthG):
- § 78 Dokumente mit elektronischem Speicher- und Verarbeitungsmedium
Aufenthaltsverordnung (AufenthV):
- § 52 Befreiungen und Ermäßigungen
- § 56 Ausweisrechtliche Pflichten
- § 28 Befreiung für freizügigkeitsberechtigte Schweizer
- § 47 Absatz 3 Gebühren für sonstige aufenthaltsrechtliche Amtshandlungen
Release note
machine generated, based on the German release by: Justizministerium Baden-Württemberg, 01.07.2026