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Art. 5 Bundesgesetz vom 16. Dezember 2005 über die Ausländerinnen und Ausländer und über die Integration (AIG) - Einreisevoraussetzungen
AIG; 3. Kapitel: Ein- und Ausreise
Art. 5 AIG · Einreisevoraussetzungen
Ausländerinnen und Ausländer, die in die Schweiz einreisen wollen: a. müssen über ein für den Grenzübertritt anerkanntes Ausweispapier und über ein Visum verfügen, sofern dieses erforderlich ist; b. müssen die für den Aufenthalt notwendigen finanziellen Mittel besitzen; c. dürfen keine Gefahr für die öffentliche Sicherheit und Ordnung sowie die internationalen Beziehungen der Schweiz darstellen; und d. dürfen nicht von einer Fernhaltemassnahme oder einer Landesverweisung nach Artikel 66 a oder 66 a bis des Strafgesetzbuchs (StGB) oder Artikel 49 a oder 49 a bis des Militärstrafgesetzes vom 13. Juni 1927 (MStG) betroffen sein.
Sie müssen für die gesicherte Wiederausreise Gewähr bieten, wenn nur ein vorübergehender Aufenthalt vorgesehen ist.
Der Bundesrat kann Ausnahmen von den Einreisevoraussetzungen nach Absatz 1 aus humanitären Gründen oder Gründen des nationalen Interesses oder aufgrund internationaler Verpflichtungen vorsehen.
Der Bundesrat bestimmt die für den Grenzübertritt anerkannten Ausweispapiere.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (355)
VPB 1989-11-14 (Art. 5, lei alinéa, 13 et 16, de l'ordonnance du 27 décembre 1966 sur l'importation et le placement de moutons et de chèvres de boucherie, ainsi que de la viande de ces animaux)
Ordinance on Import and Export Duties for EFTA and CE Goods
These articles are cited as the legal basis for the ordinance establishing exceptions to the permit system for the import of meat and meat products, sausages and cured sausages.
F-6049/2025 (Art. 5 Abs. 3 AIG)
Afghanistan Persecution Claim Denied: Insufficient Evidence of Concrete Threat
This provision is cited in conjunction with Article 4(2) VEV as the basis for the conditions under which a humanitarian visa may be issued, and the applicant failed to meet these conditions.
F-4062/2023 (Art. 5 al. 4 de la Loi fédérale du 16 décembre 2005 sur les étrangers et l'intégration (LEI, RS 142.20))
Syrian Family Denied Humanitarian Visas Due to Insufficient Evidence of Life-Threatening Need
Cited in relation to Art. 4 al. 2 OEV to state that foreigners not meeting the conditions of paragraph 1 may be authorized for humanitarian reasons to enter Switzerland for a long stay in duly justified cases.
F-436/2026 (Art. 5 Abs. 3 AIG)
Afghan Nationals' Humanitarian Visa Appeal Denied Due to Insufficient Evidence of Threat
The court used this provision in conjunction with Art. 4 Abs. 2 VEV to determine that the applicants did not meet the requirements for entry into Switzerland.
F-9724/2025 (Art. 5 Abs. 1 Bst. a AIG)
Deportee's Entry Ban Upheld Despite Marriage and Pregnancy
Cited in relation to the visa requirements for short stays, influencing the assessment of family life maintenance.
F-5873/2025 (Art. 5 Abs. 3 AIG)
Humanitarian Visa Denial Upheld for Afghan Applicants
Cited in conjunction with Art. 4 Abs. 2 VEV as the requirement for entering Switzerland.
F-7568/2024 (Art. 5 Abs. 2 AIG)
Schengen Visa Denial Upheld Due to Insufficient Proof of Financial Stability and Ties to Home Country
This provision requires that foreign nationals must provide security for their timely departure, and it was used to assess the appellant's risk of not leaving on time.
F-1869/2025 (Art. 5 Abs. 3 AIG)
Afghan Nationals' Humanitarian Visa Denial Upheld
This provision, read in conjunction with Art. 4 Abs. 2 VEV, was used to determine that the applicants did not meet the requirements for the issuance of humanitarian visas.
F-3498/2024 (Art. 5 Abs. 3 AIG)
Afghan Family Denied Humanitarian Visas Over Lack of Proven Imminent Danger
Cited in conjunction with Art. 4 Abs. 2 VEV as the basis for the requirements for humanitarian visas.
F-793/2025 (Art. 5 Abs. 3 AIG)
Afghan Nationals Denied Humanitarian Visas Due to Insufficient Proof of Imminent Danger
The court used this provision in conjunction with Art. 4 Abs. 2 VEV to determine that the applicants did not meet the conditions for issuing humanitarian visas.
F-4120/2025 (Art. 5 al. 2 LEI)
Master's Degree Applicant Denied Residency Permit Due to Lack of Demonstrated Need and Potential Immigration Abuse
Cited to establish the requirement that aliens must provide a guarantee of departure for temporary stays.
F-4120/2025 (Art. 5 al. 2 LEI)
Master's Degree Applicant Denied Residency Permit Due to Lack of Demonstrated Need and Potential Immigration Abuse
Cited to reiterate the requirement for aliens to intend to leave Switzerland after completing their studies.
F-6837/2023 (Art. 5 Abs. 3 AIG)
Afghan Sisters' Humanitarian Visa Appeal Rejected
Cited in conjunction with Art. 4 Abs. 2 VEV to establish that the requirements for issuing humanitarian visas were not met.
PE.2025.0136 · vd (Art. 5 al. 1 let. c LEI)
Removal Order Upheld for Nigerian National with Prior Drug Convictions Pending Permit Renewal
This article was cited in conjunction with Art. 64 LEI as part of the legal basis justifying the initial decision to order the departure from Switzerland, which the court confirmed.
F-7689/2024 (Art. 4 Abs. 2 VEV i.V.m. Art. 5 Abs. 3 AIG)
Afghan Orphans Denied Humanitarian Visas Due to Insufficient Proof
These provisions are the legal basis for granting a visa for a longer stay on humanitarian grounds in justified cases where the general entry requirements are not met, and an individual is facing an immediate, serious, and concrete danger to life and limb.