Swiss Travel Document Validity

Summary

A Category B Permit does not substitute a passport for international travel. A Russian passport and a Swiss Category B Permit can be shown at the border, but a valid visa may still be required to re-enter Switzerland. Verify with the Swiss Migration Office and the Russian Consulate for precise details. Consult a legal expert for personalized advice.

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A Russian citizen entered via Schengen visa in Switzerland in * however managed to receive category B living permit. It’s valid until *.*.*, was given for a year. Is living permit valid as a travel document and would the person be able to go back to Russia and then back to Switzerland just with the permit? Schengen visa is expired.
Hello ****,
- A Category B Permit does not substitute a passport for international travel.
- You may need a valid visa to re-enter Switzerland after visiting Russia.
- Please check Swiss Migration Office and Russian Consulate for precise details.
This is general advice. Please consult a legal expert.
Can he show a Russian passport and a living permit?
Hello ****,
- A Russian passport and a Swiss Category B Permit can be shown at the border.
- However, a valid visa may still be required to re-enter Switzerland.
- Please verify with the Swiss Migration Office and the Russian Consulate.