01Immigration law
Swiss B permit
Specify your nationality, the reason for your stay and your canton of residence.
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Immigration lawyer in Basel
Residence permit, family reunification or naturalisation in Basel: compare verified immigration lawyers and book an appointment at the law firm or by video.
- No practitioner in this area in the canton
Basel lies in the canton of Basel-Stadt, in the canton of Basel-Stadt.
Basel lies in the canton of Basel-Stadt, in the canton of Basel-Stadt.
Immigration law
Your practitioners in Basel
No practitioner in this area is registered in the canton of Basel-Stadt yet. The practitioners below consult by video, anywhere in Switzerland.
Nearest first: practitioners in this area in Basel, then the district and the canton, then those who consult by video.
See all practitionersNo practitioner is taking on new clients at the moment.
Browse the directoryThe competent authority
Where does your case go in Basel?
Before you consult, it helps to know who decides. Here is the competent authority for Basel, with its official website.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), swisstopo
- Immigration
Common situations
Situations in this area
Each page explains a common situation, the steps and the deadlines, and puts you in touch with a verified practitioner.
- 02Immigration law
Swiss C permit
Check your years of residence and the criteria that apply to your situation.
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Family reunification
Check the residence status, the family relationship and the housing conditions.
Read the situation - 04Immigration law
Residence permit refusal
Keep the full decision and check the means of appeal immediately.
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Swiss naturalisation
Check your length of residence and the federal, cantonal and municipal requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
Your questions in Basel
Local answers, checked against official sources. A practitioner can look at your situation in detail.
See all questionsImmigration law: which authority is competent in Basel?
As a rule: Appellationsgericht Basel-Stadt. Depending on the dispute, another authority may be competent; a practitioner checks this and the deadlines before you take any step.
Immigration law: how do I choose a practitioner in Basel?
On ora., every lawyer is checked against a cantonal bar register and every legal adviser holds a Swiss law degree. Compare languages spoken, fees shown and availability, then book an appointment.
Can I consult by video?
Yes, when the practitioner offers it. The video appointment takes place on ora., and you pay on ora. when you book.
Other areas
Other areas in Basel
Areas in which verified practitioners practise in the canton of Basel-Stadt have their own page. The others remain available by video.
All practitioners in Basel- Family law
- Employment law
- Commercial law
- Contract law
- Property law
- Landlord and tenant law
- Criminal law
- Succession law
- Intellectual property law
- Insurance law
- Tax law
- Debt enforcement law
- Administrative law
- Data protection law
- Arbitration
Next step
Find your practitioner in Basel
Choose an area of law: the directory opens on the practitioners who work near you.
- Video consultation
- Online booking