Could somebody share their real experience with renewing the C permit this year (after the new legislation on integration was enforced)?
What documents are required? Did you need to take the language test?
Vaud experience would be particularly valuable.
Thank you in advance!

Google is your friend:


https://www.vaud-welcome.ch/-practic...sidence-permit


and more general:


https://www.ch.ch/en/renewal-overvie...idence-permit/

Thank you for the links.

However, I would be grateful if somebody could share their practical experience.
Thank you!

Hi,


I just did this 3 weeks ago in Kanton Aargau. No issues. (I don't speak any German).


Just got letter from Gemeinde to fill out some form. about 5 days later, letter comes for me go to Aarau for another Biometry (finger print and photo), that took all about 3 minutes. About 3 days later, new letter in the mail from Gemeinde to pick up permit.


My assumption is that at the moment they have not fully implemented the new rules, otherwise a garbage Auslander like me who can't speak German would't have gotten the C-permit renewal.

I think you'll find if you already have a C permit, they will renew it with no fuss, however if you have a B and want a C, you'll have to jump through some additional hoops, such as a language test.

I live in Vaud.

I renewed my Permit C, along with that of my kids, earlier this year. The process is fairly painless.

Form through the post, get the pics taken, pay the money at the counter, hand everything in, have a brief chat with the lady at the counter and all is done. Permit through the post a month or so later.

Level of French required: a little above Bonjour in a dodgy accent. Shocked look from daughter as it was the first time she had heard me speak French in complete sentences.

My wife (non-EU) transitioned from B to C.

Same story, more or less. Except she didn't have to speak any French. She said the lady at the counter was fine with her speaking in English.

Permit through the post a month or so later.

Fairly painless, when all is said and done.

Thanks for your real reply. I am currently in Switzerland for about 4.5 years now, residing on the border of Aargau and Zurich, in Aargau. I have had the new 2019 integration laws on my mind lately. Currently on 5 year B-permit with a possible change to C-permit or Swiss citizenship eligibility at the 5 years point.

My worry is that, although I am not up for a "renewal" on C-permit I might have difficulties upgrading to a C or Citizenship because I am currently at about an A2 level of High-German with basic understanding of commonly used Swiss German.

I was not sure how seriously the Aargau or Federal government might look at this issue according to the new laws, etc. I am an American, so lucky for me I normally qualify for a C-permit after 5 years but the new C-permit rules for so-called "fast track C-permit" in 5 years are at A2 or B1 local language. I am not entirely sure how they will handle my case when it comes up.

You need to show a language certificate.

You're married to a Swiss, which means in theory they'll go a bit easier on you. Get an A2 certificate from one of the approved schools and you'll be fine, even with speaking in any naturalization interview. I'd apply for C permit as soon as you can, then you can take your time with naturalization if that bit has you spooked.

No worries and the only comment I'll add, is things can change and probably will. So if you do get it, and you want to stay in CH with a C, then you do your best on language and other integration.


I also will work on my language despite feelings I've had enough of CH and am thinknig of my own CHExit by that time (for varied reason not language or anything like that). But still I will invest that, and even if I leave I'll be richer in knowledge and experience right?


Good liuck!

Thank you so much for sharing your real experience!

Many thanks! You are absolutely right and will put extra efforts on my language skills.

Thank you for your information!

Canton Vaud - renewal papers received 10 April 2019 / completed and returned with photos and payment on 12 April 2019. New permits received through the post on 3 May 2019, so the whole process took 3 weeks (including the Easter break).

No language questions/skills testing involved.

To make sense of this, it would help to include
- Original citizenship of you and spouse
- "Renewal of C" vs "Upgrade B to C"

Different rules apply...

Now that was easy (C permit renewal EU):

Hand in the piece of paper they sent, a new passport picture, 65 CHF and in 2-3 weeks I will have the new C permit.

Hey Folks,

People who got their C permit renewed in 2020, Can you share information about the documents required by migrationsamt in zurich?

During initial application of C permit 5 years back, I was required to submit german a2 language certificate, employment contract, salary slip along with confirmation from debt register and Sozialamt. Curious to know if the same documents need submission again.

End of 2018, I turned up, letter hadn’t arrived yet, paid the fee, signed the form, and took a passport photo with the booth in the corner (looks could have changed since last time).

And that was it. Easy-peasy. You’re renewing the permit, not re-applying for “C” status...

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you mean you went to the immigration office in ZH without an appointment and filled the form for renewal then and there and gave them a photo and finger prints? is that really so simple?


I thought the application for renewal should always go from your local gemainde.
Also did you not submit other documents like proof of employment, criminal record extract and no debts certificate for the renewal?


cheers
happycreature

In general permit C is awarded for an indefinite duration and unconditional. The renewal process is only that you get a new physical permit with a new expiration date. Just like applying for a new passport.

Agreed but there must be a basis on which the renewal is granted (e.g. no debts, no criminal record, should be employed etc). I am trying to understand this basis and the supporting documents needed.
Are you saying that you don't need to submit any of the above documents for a C renewal in ZH canton?


Nichtsbesonders,
am I correct in my question? I know C renewal is unconditional but cannot belive that it is so straight forward


cheers
happycreature

Common mistake. The heavy bumf, criminal record etc., is to GET the “C”. Once you have it, renewal is as easy as extending your half-price railcard. I expect the 5 year limit is just to ensure your paperwork has an up-to-date photo...