I have a refugee B permit, what are my rights and duties?

Answer:

FINANCIAL AID

  • By request: usual financial aid, as granted to other Swiss residents

INTEGRATION INITIATIVES FINANCED BY THE “FORFAIT INTÉGRATION” FUND

  • Access to integration initiatives financed by the “Forfait intégration” (Integration Package)

WORK

  • Unlimited access to the labor market in all sectors of the economy
  • The employer must announce online, with the SEM form, the employment taking before the beginning of the paid activity

PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS

  • All the usual social security deductions
  • Withholding tax

FAMILY REUNIFICATION

Right to family reunification for the refugee’s spouse and his or her minor children