National Visa Type D – Marriage Preparation

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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

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

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

Initiate marriage prep with Swiss registry office

Submit visa application

Cantonal coordination

Entry and marriage

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Overview

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

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