Swiss, EU and EFTA nationals who transfer their domicile outside the EU or EFTA may, under certain conditions, join the voluntary OASI/DI scheme.
What are the conditions for affiliation?
- Being a Swiss, EU or EFTA national
- Residing outside the EU or EFTA
- Having been insured with the OASI/DI scheme for at least 5 consecutive and uninterrupted years at the time of leaving the compulsory OASI/DI scheme
- Applying for membership no later than 12 months after leaving the compulsory OASI/DI scheme
Particularities:
Years of residence in Switzerland count as years of insurance for persons exempt from compulsory OASI/DI contributions and for minors.
To enable children to pay contributions when they reach the age of majority, they should join the voluntary AVS/AI scheme when they leave Switzerland.
How do I join?
Application for membership is individual. Each family member must submit an application.
- Notify the commune of your place of residence that you are leaving in order to obtain a certificate of departure.
- Register with the Swiss consular representation in your country of residence via the: Online desk for Swiss nationals residing abroad
- Send us the membership application form by e-mail or by post with a copy of your certificate of departure
How to give power of attorney to a third party?
You can give power of attorney to a third party to act on your behalf with our office by returning the power of attorney form to us by e-mail or by post.
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Last modification 06.03.2025
