What happens to my B permit if I become unemployed?

Losing your job does not immediately end your right to reside. The free-movement rules protect EU/EFTA workers who become involuntarily unemployed, and you retain rights while genuinely seeking new work.

However, prolonged unemployment can affect your permit at renewal. If you have been involuntarily unemployed for more than twelve consecutive months, the authorities may limit the first renewal of your B permit to one year rather than the usual five, so it is important to register with the unemployment authorities and keep documentation of your job search.