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Switzerland Residence via Lump-Sum Taxation: Cost, Requirements & Processing Time (2026)
The short version
Switzerland Residence via Lump-Sum Taxation has a minimum investment of €450,000 via the talent-based (no investment) route and is currently open.
[Data] Swiss Federal Tax Administration · verified
Programme detail
Switzerland Residence via Lump-Sum Taxation requires a minimum investment of €450,000 (talent-based (no investment) route); the end-to-end processing time is not published, with a path to citizenship in 10 years.
Investment routes compared
| Route type | Amount (EUR) | Notes | Primary? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talent-based (no investment) | €450,000CHF 450,000/year minimum | Negotiated annual lump-sum tax contribution to canton. CHF 450,000/year is a canton-level estimate, not a federal minimum — verify locally. No minimum capital or investment — the tax IS the qualifying contribution. | Most common |
At a glance
- €450,000 minimum qualifying investment
- not published expected end-to-end processing
- 10 years of residence citizenship timeline
- Schengen access travel rights
- ~183 days/yr physical-presence requirement
- Authority processing metric
- End-to-end processing time not published by the federal authority on 2026-10-01.
Physical presence: The stored physical-presence figure is not found on the authority page on 2026-10-01.
Official program source · Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration · Last verified Sep 6, 2026 · Verify current rules with an authorized immigration adviser or the destination's consulate before applying.
Next review 2026-10-18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum investment for the Switzerland Residence via Lump-Sum Taxation?
The minimum qualifying investment is €450,000. ~CHF 450K minimum annual lump-sum tax (canton-level estimate; no federal minimum; verify locally). Qualifying routes: Talent-based (no investment) (€450,000) Most applicants use the Talent-based (no investment) route (€450,000).
How long does the Switzerland Residence via Lump-Sum Taxation take to process?
Expected end-to-end processing is not published.
Can I get citizenship through the Switzerland Residence via Lump-Sum Taxation, and when?
Citizenship is available after 10 years of legal residence. Swiss citizenship requires 10 years residence, 3 years marriage-to-Swiss-citizen, language proficiency (official language of residence canton), and canton-level integration test.
What is the physical-presence requirement for the Switzerland Residence via Lump-Sum Taxation?
The stored physical-presence figure is not found on the authority page on 2026-10-01.
Are my spouse and children included in the Switzerland Residence via Lump-Sum Taxation?
Spouse, minor children can be included.
Does the Switzerland Residence via Lump-Sum Taxation grant Schengen access?
Yes. Switzerland Residence via Lump-Sum Taxation grants Schengen-area travel access.
Is the Switzerland Residence via Lump-Sum Taxation currently open to new applicants?
The programme is currently open.
Who regulates the Switzerland Residence via Lump-Sum Taxation?
Switzerland Residence via Lump-Sum Taxation is administered by Swiss Federal Tax Administration. The canonical source is https://www.efd.admin.ch/en/lump-sum-taxation. Facts last verified 2026-09-06; next review 2026-10-18.