Can I leave Switzerland while awaiting work and residence permit? [closed]
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I have Type D Visa stamped on my passport which is valid from 15-09-19 to 14-12-19 with multiple entries. I am moving to Geneva for work, possibly for 3 years. I have learnt that I will have to apply for a work and residence permit once I reach Geneva. However, for some personal reasons I wish to travel twice within 45 days after I move during which I might not have obtained my permits. I wished to know if I could travel to (1) Schengen countries, and, (2) back home to India before my permits come?
More specifically, does my type D visa which is valid for 3 months for multiple entries let me re-enter the country? Or do I need to apply for a fresh re-entry visa after I reach Geneva?
Also, since there is no passport control between Schengen countries, what stops me from leaving Switzerland and going into other Schengen countries like France, Spain and Germany?
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How long can you stay in Switzerland without a residence permit?
You can stay in Switzerland for up to 90 days within a six-month period without a permit. For longer stays you must register as a person without gainful employment with the appropriate cantonal immigration and employment market authorities.Can I travel to Switzerland with residence permit?
If you have one of the following residence permits, you do not require a visa to enter Switzerland or another Schengen country for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies regardless of your nationality: B permit (residence permit) C permit (settlement permit)How long can I stay outside Switzerland?
Stays for longer than 90 days are possible without a visa but you must apply for a residence permit. Accords with the EU governing the free movement of people allow EU citizens to apply for residency while in Switzerland.What happens if you overstay your visa in Switzerland?
A third-country national who stays for more than 90 days in the Schengen area (without a residence permit or a long-stay visa) is overstaying and is therefore in an irregular situation. This can lead to a criminal prosecution and a to an entry ban to the Schengen area.Switzerland: Visa and work permits
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