We are planning to move to Zurich from Bern. I am currently doing Ph.D. in Neuchatel. We are residing in Bern because my Masters was done from Bern. I have a student permit from Bern.

My husband is on a dependent visa with a permanent role in Zurich in MNC bank. We had applied for canton change from Bern to Zurich. Zurich canton has refused with the reason that apprentices/student in Bern need not reside in Zurich. Also, since I am not employed in Zürich, I cannot move to Zürich.

I am in the process of appealing. Kindly advice.

Hello, welcome to the forum.

I don't know if the reason apprentices/student in Bern need not reside in Zurich is valid or not. If you're appealing, you're quite probably in contact with a lawyer that have better knowledge on the topic.

What we do know for the experience of others is that canton Zürich has some issues on minimum income for B permits https://www.englishforum.ch/permits-...-b-permit.html

Also, I cannot find the info right now, but it seems the emission of new B permits has been suspended during the virus crisis. Maybe other forum members can provide more details on this.

Hello Hattimatim,

How is the result of your appealing? I am facing the same situation, holding a student B permit in Zurich, and studying in Zurich, but want to move to Zug. What is the permit changing process like? Your experience is invaluable!

Thank you!
Kaki