Canton of Basel-Stadt: authorities and administrative procedures
- Capital
- Basel
- Official languages
- Deutsch
- Official cantonal website
- bs.ch (bs.ch, opens in a new tab)
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Work out my stepsWho handles what in the canton of Basel-Stadt
Worked out by Civena’s rule engine from verified rules for the canton of Basel-Stadt. Whether a step applies to you depends on your permit, household and situation. Steps handled through federal portals are listed on each life-event page.
- Basel-Stadt Migration Office (bs.ch, opens in a new tab)Canton: Basel-Stadt
Apply in advance to the new canton for a change of canton — Before your move
Your C permit: change of canton
Apply to extend your B permit — At the latest 14 days before expiry
Renew your C permit card — At the latest 14 days before the card expires
Contact your cantonal migration office about your permitto confirm
Your renewal window opens — Earliest application date
Expect a biometric data appointment
Obtain your permit before you start work
- Basel-Stadt Residents’ Registration Office (bs.ch, opens in a new tab)Canton: Basel-Stadt
Register with your new commune — Within 14 days of moving
Report your new address to your commune
Basel-Stadt: register in person, not via eMoving
Update your dog’s registration
Deregister from your commune before you leave — Before your departure
Register with your commune of residence — Within 14 days of arrival, and before starting work
Apply for your residence permit at the commune
Report your new civil status (and any new surname)
- Basel-Stadt Motor Vehicle Inspectorate (polizei.bs.ch, opens in a new tab)Canton: Basel-Stadt
Re-register your vehicle in the new canton — Within 14 days of moving
Update the address on your vehicle registration — Within 14 days of moving
Deposit or return your number plates — Within 14 days
- Basel-Stadt Tax Administration (bs.ch, opens in a new tab)Canton: Basel-StadtContact page not yet confirmed by Civena
Know which canton taxes you this year
Settle your taxes with the cantonal tax administrationto confirm
- AHV/AVS compensation officeMunicipalityHandled by each commune: forms, opening hours and local requirements differ. Check your commune’s official website.
Have your self-employed status recognised by a compensation office — Recommended: within the first few months
- Cantonal compensation office (AHV/AVS)MunicipalityHandled by each commune: forms, opening hours and local requirements differ. Check your commune’s official website.
Notify your cantonal compensation office
- Cantonal military authorityMunicipalityHandled by each commune: forms, opening hours and local requirements differ. Check your commune’s official website.
If you serve: inform the cantonal military authority
- Civil register office of the place of birthMunicipalityHandled by each commune: forms, opening hours and local requirements differ. Check your commune’s official website.
Birth registration with the civil register office — Within 3 days of birth
- Civil register office of your place of residenceMunicipalityHandled by each commune: forms, opening hours and local requirements differ. Check your commune’s official website.
Apply for the marriage preparatory procedure
Rules specific to this canton
After
Basel-Stadt: register in person, not via eMoving
CantonBasel-Stadt does not accept online registration via eMoving from nationals of non-EU/EFTA states arriving from another canton. Register at the residents’ registration office.
- Why
- Published practice of Basel-Stadt.
- Authority
- Basel-Stadt Residents’ Registration Office (bs.ch, opens in a new tab)
Report incorrect information- Moving to Basel-Stadt (bs.ch, opens in a new tab)DELast verified 23 Sept 2026