The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) is the federal migration authority. Cantons issue permits, but the SEM approves some of them (in particular for third-country nationals), sets the date from which a C permit can be issued, manages quotas and grants the federal naturalisation authorisation.
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General information from the official sources cited. It does not replace the decision of the competent authority. Last checked: 16 October 2026.