Can my spouse and children come with me on a Swiss long-stay D visa?

A D visa is issued for a specific person and purpose, so each family member who wants to join you for the long term applies separately. Their entry is processed under the family reunification framework, which is the legal basis for a spouse, registered partner and qualifying children to live with you.

Approvals depend on conditions such as having adequate accommodation for the whole family and being able to support them financially. Because the rules and deadlines differ for EU/EFTA versus third-country nationals, it is worth planning family entry at the same time as your own application.