bigEd
6/8/2016 19:22 EST
I would like to retire to Switzerland in the near future for 6 months out of the year. Have spent time there on vacation and think the nation is beautiful. Actually, we prefer living somewhat rural and our kids are grown. Does the govt. have any minimum income requirements ? How long a stay would we be good for ? Best canton for less taxes or would we be liable for taxes as P/T residents, etc ? Ah, help me !!
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OldPro
8/9/2016 12:09 EST
LOL, well besides saying where you are from, you might want to indicate that you know how you can get legal residency.
You might be surprised how many people think they can just move to any country they want to for whatever period of time etc. but in fact haven't a hope of being able to do so legally. So before people spend time answering a question based on the ASSUMPTION that you can legally qualify to do what you are suggesting, it would be best if you make it clear up front that you can in fact legally do it.
So for example, if you had written to begin with, 'I have dual USA/Switzerland citizenship', it would be quite clear there is no problem.
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bigEd
10/20/2016 14:06 EST
"Old Pro"
I understand completely. The Embassy here has explained some things at some lengths. So far - so good.
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OldPro
10/27/2016 13:44 EST
OK, so should we assume that you have talked to the Embassy about getting a long stay Type D visa and have had a positive response from them?
Regarding taxes, whether you buy a place or rent for the 6 months will have an affect on that and where you declare yourself to be legally resident will also.
You talk about 'living' there for 6 months but really, you aren't going to be legally domiciled in 2 countries at the same time. If you plan to maintain your domicile in the USA, then you are only planning to visit Switzerland for 6 months. This is a legal issue and as such, you need to discuss it with a lawyer familiar with this kind of scenario, to decide what is the best way to proceed.
If you plan to buy a home in Switzerland for example, you may be advised to claim your legal domicile is in Switzerland and your home in the USA is just a 'summer residence' or vice versa.
No one here is going to be qualified to help you figure that out. You need professional advice.
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triffic
10/27/2016 18:12 EST
@OldPro
many countries have this so called
183-days rule
ask your nearest community
no lawyers needed
smart people don't live anywhere
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