But if you currently do not live in Switzerland, or have a Swiss residence permit and would like to retire here, this is still possible. In order to be granted a visa to retire in Switzerland, you need to adequate financial resources and proof you will not look for work in Switzerland. To maintain the usual standard of living during retirement, residents of Switzerland need more savings nowadays than four years ago, according to an analysis by UBS bank, which compared the pension systems of 24 countries.