{"id":10501,"date":"2024-11-21T12:10:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T11:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.violencequefaire.ch\/violence-et-migration\/"},"modified":"2025-01-22T16:45:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T15:45:02","slug":"violence-and-migration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.violencequefaire.ch\/en\/violence-and-migration\/","title":{"rendered":"Violence and Migration: Your rights, your safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Violence, whether physical, psychological or sexual, within a couple is intolerable and prohibited in Switzerland. Yet for migrant, reporting domestic violence can be particularly difficult because of concerns about their legal status, integration or fear of the consequences for their residence permit.<\/p>\n

In these situations, it’s essential to remember that, whatever your administrative situation, you have rights<\/strong>, and that there are resources and specialists who can help you get out of the grip of violence.<\/p>\n

Are you a victim of domestic violence and have obtained your residence permit through family reunification? Your situation is not inevitable. With or without a permit, you have rights. You can take action to protect your safety and receive appropriate confidential support without having to fear for your status.<\/p>\n

If you’re wondering whether you might lose your licence if you separate, or if you’re a victim of domestic violence, it’s important to know that Swiss law protects you and offers you solutions. You can turn to professionals, and an interpreter can be made available to help you through the process.<\/p>\n

In the event of domestic violence, if you leave your marital home, it is possible to obtain the renewal of your residence permit even though you obtained it to live with your spouse. The specialist legal aid services will inform you of your rights under Article 50 of the Federal Act on Foreign Nationals and Integration (LEI).<\/p>\n

What does the law say?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Article 50 of the federal law on foreign nationals and Integration (LEI) provides that a person who has been the victim of domestic violence may apply to renew their residence permit for “major personal reasons” if they leave their marital home because of the violence. They must provide evidence of the violence they have suffered.<\/p>\n

Whether you have a residence permit or not, Swiss law protects you against all forms of domestic violence. Victims of domestic violence, whether or not they are Swiss nationals, enjoy essential legal rights:<\/p>\n