Hello everyone! I’m an EU citizen on a B permit (EU/EFTA), studying in Switzerland. My permit expires 23 August 2026. I just got the renewal form (Verlängerungsgesuch) from the Migrationsamt. Here’s my problem: I’m leaving Switzerland around 6 July and won’t be back until mid-September — so I’ll be abroad for the whole stretch when the permit expires and when most of the process would happen. What I think I understand so far: • I submit the form + passport copy + proof of enrolment + proof of funds. • After processing (~4 weeks?), I get a biometric invitation. • After biometrics, the new card gets produced and I pick it up. What I’m not sure about:
- Timeline — roughly how long from submitting the application to getting the biometric invitation? And from biometrics to the finished card?
- Biometric invitation — does it come by email or by post? (When I first got my permit it came by email, but I want to be sure.) If it’s by post, I won’t even know it arrived while I’m abroad.
- Rescheduling biometrics — I’ve read you can postpone the appointment online (ch-edoc), but only up to 60 days after the invitation is sent. Can anyone confirm this window? I’d need to push the appointment to mid-September or later. Has anyone gone through a B renewal while being abroad for an extended period? Did the timing work out, or did you run into trouble with the biometric appointment or card pickup? Any advice appreciated. submitted by /u/Samapple123
Originally posted by u/Samapple123 on r/Switzerland
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