How long does it take to get the G permit from Aurano?

Aurano registry registration takes 5–10 days. The G permit application, forwarded by the municipality, is instructed within approximately 10–30 days. Total times: 3–6 weeks from confirmed residence. Variables: SEM workload, documentation completeness, security controls. The procedure does not require a visit to Bellinzona if the municipality manages the transmission entirely.

Do I have to pay Italian taxes if I work in Ticino and live in Aurano?

Tax at source is withheld ONLY in Switzerland. Italy applies tax credit to avoid double taxation (Convention 9 December 1976). If annual income ≤€10,000 (new frontier workers after 17 July 2023), no Italian taxation. Over €10,000, declare model 730 with CE framework; the Italian personal income tax is reduced by the Swiss credit. The exemption is specific for new frontier workers; old frontier workers (before 17/7/2023) have an exemption of €7,500 until 31 December 2033.

What documents do I need to register in Aurano as a border worker?

Passport or identity card, registration application form (available online on the municipality website), copy of the rental contract (with start date), certificate of change of address from the previous municipality (if Italian) or declaration of origin (if foreign). If without previous residence, self-certification. Times: 1 in-person visit to the Registry Office, issuance of a certificate of residence within 5–10 days.

Can I open a Swiss bank account while waiting for the G permit?

Most Ticino banks require G permit already issued (or at least received application) for KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance reasons. Some institutions accept an employer's letter attesting to upcoming employment on an exceptional basis. It is best to contact your chosen bank before your visit to clarify. Times: 3–7 days for opening post-permit account. Online accounts (NEON, Revolut) can speed up the process if they do not require a physical document.

If I live in Aurano and work in Ticino, what contributions do you pay: INPS or AVS?

Both: the Italian INPS registers the registration as a border worker; the Swiss AVS (Old Age and Survivors Insurance) is financed by the employer and by withholdings on the Swiss paycheck (about 5.3% employee + employer contributions). At retirement, Italian and Swiss incomes are accumulated for the calculation with coordination of the CH-IT Convention. Attention: double payments do not mean duplication of performance — the systems coordinate according to bilateral provisions.

Living in Aurano and working in Ticino: border guide (cross-border guide)

Di Redazione Frontaliere Ticino · Published on 23 August 2026

Border landscape between Aurano Piedmont and Ticino with mountains and small villages, dawn light.

Aurano, VCO municipality on the Ticino border: G permit, taxes, cost of living and transfer procedure for those who want to commute to Swiss opportunities.

Context

Brief Overview

Aurano is located in the VCO region of Piedmont, a few kilometers from the Ticino — accessible via the Brogeda and Gaggiolo passes.
The G permit is valid for Swiss-Italian border workers and requires a work contract; source tax is withheld only in Switzerland.
Lower rent costs compared to northern Italy; minimal Italian taxes thanks to the new 2024 agreement (CHF 10,000 exemption for new border workers).
Procedure: Aurano commune → registration with the registry office → G permit application → opening of a Swiss bank account.

Location: Aurano, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piedmont
What: Authorized G permit holders for residence and work
Distance: approximately 40–50 km from Lugano/Chiasso via passes
Income tax exemption: CHF 10,000 for new border workers (from January 1, 2024)
Source tax: withheld only in Switzerland, not in Italy
Convention: Italy-Switzerland agreement of December 9, 1976 avoids double taxation

Aurano and its transfrontier appeal

Aurano is a small commune in the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province, in the immediate hinterland of Ticino. A few kilometers from the Brogeda and Gaggiolo passes, it offers quick access to the labor markets of Lugano, Bellinzona, and central Switzerland. Historically, the VCO region — located between Lake Maggiore and the Alps — attracts border workers seeking housing at lower costs than Ticino, while maintaining Swiss salaries.

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Operational details

Should you live in Aurano compared to Ticino?

Let's take stock of costs and practicality. A rental for a single room in Aurano or in similar VCO municipalities typically costs €300–500 per month, while in the first crown of Lugano or Chiasso it rarely falls below €500–700. On an annual basis, the rental savings are tangible. Food, gasoline and services have Italian prices (about 10–20% lower than Ticino), although fuel and utilities are variable. Refer to the comparatore costo della vita for custom verification.

The negative counterpart is commuting. From the central area of Aurano to the main poles of Lugano or Chiasso, travel times are 45–90 minutes depending on traffic at the passes (Brogeda or Gaggiolo) and peak times. The Swiss vignette (CHF 40 per year) is mandatory; Ticino car parks must be verified with the employer.

Procedures and Timing

Once an employment contract is identified, the sequence is predictable. Registration in Aurano or resident municipality takes 5–10 days. The G permit application, forwarded by the municipality, is instructed within approximately 10–30 days. INPS communication — the Italian municipality registers the registration; INPS assigns you a serial number — it is automatic. Swiss bank account opening: Many Ticino banks open accounts with a G permit and an employer letter. Times ~3–7 days. Tax formalities: communication to the employer of the tax situation; inclusion in the declaratory system

Useful planning tools

To estimate your pension strategy, use the pension planner and the pillar 3 simulator.

Key points

Checklist practice: what to do before and after the transfer

First steps (1–2 months before the start date of work)

Draw up a Swiss employment contract and inform the employers that the domicile is abroad. Search for accommodation in Aurano through Italian portals (immobiliare.it, vivastreet.it); check availability with short-term rental property owners for the first period. Verify documentation: valid passport, certificate of freedom of state (at the Italian municipality), and any requested penal certificates by the employer. Pre-register with the Aurano anagrafe: download the form from the municipality's website, attach a copy of the rental contract.

First two weeks of residence

Registration with the Aurano anagrafe (bring a copy of the employment contract, certificate of change of domicile, and application form). Apply for a G permit: submit to the municipality (Aurano) with a passport, employment contract copy, and certificate of freedom of state. The municipality will forward the application to SEM Ticino. Registration with INPS (the municipality will do this automatically; ask for confirmation of the matriculation number). Open a Swiss bank account: contact a bank (Raiffeisen, UBS, Crédit Suisse, SBS, Banca Migros); bring a passport, received G permit, and employer's letter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to get the G permit from Aurano?: Aurano registry registration takes 5–10 days. The G permit application, forwarded by the municipality, is instructed within approximately 10–30 days. Total times: 3–6 weeks from confirmed residence. Variables: SEM workload, documentation completeness, security controls. The procedure does not require a visit to Bellinzona if the municipality manages the transmission entirely.
Do I have to pay Italian taxes if I work in Ticino and live in Aurano?: Tax at source is withheld ONLY in Switzerland. Italy applies tax credit to avoid double taxation (Convention 9 December 1976). If annual income ≤€10,000 (new frontier workers after 17 July 2023), no Italian taxation. Over €10,000, declare model 730 with CE framework; the Italian personal income tax is reduced by the Swiss credit. The exemption is specific for new frontier workers; old frontier workers (before 17/7/2023) have an exemption of €7,500 until 31 December 2033.
What documents do I need to register in Aurano as a border worker?: Passport or identity card, registration application form (available online on the municipality website), copy of the rental contract (with start date), certificate of change of address from the previous municipality (if Italian) or declaration of origin (if foreign). If without previous residence, self-certification. Times: 1 in-person visit to the Registry Office, issuance of a certificate of residence within 5–10 days.
Can I open a Swiss bank account while waiting for the G permit?: Most Ticino banks require G permit already issued (or at least received application) for KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance reasons. Some institutions accept an employer's letter attesting to upcoming employment on an exceptional basis. It is best to contact your chosen bank before your visit to clarify. Times: 3–7 days for opening post-permit account. Online accounts (NEON, Revolut) can speed up the process if they do not require a physical document.
If I live in Aurano and work in Ticino, what contributions do you pay: INPS or AVS?: Both: the Italian INPS registers the registration as a border worker; the Swiss AVS (Old Age and Survivors Insurance) is financed by the employer and by withholdings on the Swiss paycheck (about 5.3% employee + employer contributions). At retirement, Italian and Swiss incomes are accumulated for the calculation with coordination of the CH-IT Convention. Attention: double payments do not mean duplication of performance — the systems coordinate according to bilateral provisions.