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Permit F (provisionally admitted foreigners)

Who it's for: People ordered to leave Switzerland whose return is unlawful, unreasonable or impossible, so they are admitted temporarily.

Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.

Last checked 3 Nov 2026

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