Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) vs Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit
Portugal other route: 120 months. Switzerland freelancer route: 12 months.
- Duration
- 120 months
- Duration
- 12 months
- Processing
- 12-12 weeks
Next steps
Portugal NHR
Switzerland Self-Employed Residence
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Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers)
Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit
Visa type
Status
Initial duration, months
Renewable
Built for
Nationality restrictions
Processing time, minimum (weeks)
Processing time, maximum (weeks)
Where to apply
Interview required
Medical exam required
Minimum investment, one time
Investment types
Employment types accepted
Social Security counts as income
Pension income recognized
Local work permitted
Health insurance required
Local bank account required
Apostille required
US FBI background check required
Certificate of coverage required
Required documents
Leads to permanent residency
Years to permanent residency
Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization
Days in country, per year
Tax regime
US tax treaty
| Field | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) | Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Visa type | Other | Freelancer |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Initial duration, months | 120 (Longest initial stay) | 12 |
| Renewable | No | Yes (Renewable) |
| Built for | Not specified | Freelancers |
| Nationality restrictions | Open to all nationalities | Open to all nationalities |
| Field | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) | Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment, one time | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Investment types | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Field | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) | Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Employment types accepted | Not specified | Self-employed |
| Social Security counts as income | No | Not specified |
| Pension income recognized | No | Not specified |
| Local work permitted | Yes (Local work permitted) | No |
| Field | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) | Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Processing time, minimum (weeks) | Not specified | 12 weeks |
| Processing time, maximum (weeks) | Not specified | 12 weeks |
| Where to apply | Not specified | 2 items listedSee where to apply on the visa page |
| Interview required | Not specified | No |
| Medical exam required | Not specified | No |
| Field | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) | Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Leads to permanent residency | No | Yes (Path to permanent residency) |
| Years to permanent residency | Not specified | 5 years |
| Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization | Not applicable | 15 years |
| Days in country, per year | 183 days | Not specified |
| Field | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) | Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Tax regime | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| US tax treaty | Yes, full treaty | Not specified |
| Field | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) | Switzerland Self-Employed Residence Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Health insurance required | Yes | Yes |
| Local bank account required | No | Not specified |
| Apostille required | Not specified | No |
| US FBI background check required | No | No |
| Certificate of coverage required | No | No |
| Required documents | Not specified | 11 items listedSee full list on the visa page |