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National Visa Type D – Marriage Preparation
VisasSwitzerlandNational Visa Type D – Marriage Preparation
SwitzerlandSwitzerland•Europe
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National Visa Type D – Marriage Preparation

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

3-4 months

Application Fee

240 CHF

Stay Duration

Until marriage/residence permit issuance

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Entry for the purpose of marrying a Swiss citizen or resident.

The Marriage Preparation visa allows individuals to enter Switzerland to finalize their marriage to a Swiss citizen or resident. It requires the formal initiation of the marriage preparation procedure with the local registry office. Work is generally not permitted until the marriage is finalized and a residence permit is issued.

Fee Breakdown

National visa fee
90 CHF
Marriage preparation/administrative fee
150 CHF

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

B — Residence Permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung)
Switzerland flagSwitzerland

B — Residence Permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung)

Validity5 years
Processing1-4 months
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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Initiate marriage preparation (Ehevorbereitungsverfahren)

Proof of language skills (A1 level)

Certificate of marital status

Invitation/declaration of support from partner

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Birth certificate

Certificate of marital status

Proof of language skills (A1)

Declaration of support

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Pathway to residence in Switzerland

Worth Knowing

  • Very long processing time
  • Strict documentation requirements
  • Incomplete marriage preparation
  • Failure to meet language requirements

Application Process

1

Initiate marriage prep with Swiss registry office

2

Submit visa application

3

Cantonal coordination

4

Entry and marriage

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