Office for Migration

As the cantonal migration authority, we regulate the residency of more than 40,000 foreign nationals residing or working in the canton of Zug, and address their inquiries and concerns. In doing so, we collaborate closely with the Zug municipalities and partner authorities at federal and cantonal levels.

The Entry and Residency Division focuses on entry of foreign nationals and the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons (AFMP), and residency for third-country nationals. Our employees issue and extend entry, residency, and cross-border commuter permits. We also review applications for permanent residency permits.

In all, 1.5% of asylum seekers in Switzerland are assigned to the canton of Zug. Our employees in the Asylum Division assess applications from asylum seekers, foreign nationals with temporary admission, and individuals seeking protection for employment and canton relocation purposes. We issue N, F, and S permits and review applications for hardship clauses. We also schedule appointments with Caritas for return counselling.

For asylum seekers who are required to return, our staff enforces removal and expulsion measures, including court-ordered expulsions. For asylum seekers who have been legally rejected, we organize return journeys, conduct exit meetings, impose limits and exclusions, and arrange for administrative detention.