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Family reunification checklist: document order and deadlines
Family reunification becomes easier when documents are prepared per person.
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Follow these steps in order. Each one helps avoid an error or save a cantonal deadline.
- Create a separate file for each family member.
- Verify translations and legalizations before filing.
- Prepare recent housing and income evidence.
- Plan health insurance and municipal registration right after approval.
- Verify minimum salary and housing required by your canton before filing.
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Documents to prepare
- Birth/marriage certificates
- Passports and photos
- Lease agreement
- Salary slips
Common mistakes to avoid
- Underestimating official translation timelines
- Forgetting documents for a minor child
- Not informing the authority quickly after a situation change
Official sources to verify
All info in this guide comes from publicly verifiable sources.
SEM - Regroupement familial ↗
ch.ch - Famille et partenariat ↗
ch.ch - Portail officiel des demarches ↗
Informations administratives officielles Confedereation/Cantons/Communes.
SEM - Secretariat d Etat aux migrations ↗
Permis, regroupement familial, naturalisation.
OFSP - Assurance maladie ↗
Regles LAMal et informations de sante publique.
Centre AVS/AI ↗
AVS, AI, allocations, prestations complementaires.
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FAQ about this guide
Is this guide enough for my case?
This guide gives structure and common mistakes. For sensitive or urgent cases, personalized support is recommended.
How often is this content updated?
Our guides are regularly updated according to federal and cantonal changes.
Are official sources included?
Yes. The official sources section links to relevant Swiss public portals.
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