What residents permits is required in order to buy and sell property in Switzerland?
For a non-Swiss-resident purchasing a Swiss property there is a permit called permit de séjour. This entitles the future owner the right to stay at/in their property between 3 weeks and 2 months. Any clients purchasing who are over the age of 56 may apply for a permit B which will enable them to stay for more then 6 months a year without exercising any professional activity. In order to obtain the permit de séjour, AM Services SA compiles a dossier containing the client’s details. This dossier is then presented to the Commission of the relevant Canton for them to give their authorisation.
