Swiss court orders 93-year-old Chinese mother to leave despite intensive care from Swiss daughter
The Bern Administrative Court has confirmed a removal order against a 93-year-old Chinese widow who has lived with her Swiss daughter since 2021, ruling that the family failed to prove the “indispensable dependence” required for parental reunification permits. The decision illustrates Switzerland’s restrictive stance on visas for elderly relatives and signals to employers and expatriates that bringing frail parents to Switzerland remains an uphill battle. Mobility managers should prepare staff for stringent evidence requirements and protracted appeals.
May 17, 2026
