Path context
Visa / work rights
Use visa information to verify whether a career path is workable for you. Visa and work rights stay separate from the public CampCareer Score.
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EU/EFTA employment mobility
Switzerland
Varies by canton, nationality, permit type, visa requirement and case completeness
Not published
Notification for work up to 3 months; L permit for contracts over 3 and under 12 months; B permit generally 5 years for contracts of at least 12 months or unlimited duration
Employment conditions must comply with applicable Swiss labour rules
Requirements
- Citizenship of an EU or EFTA member state covered by the current free-movement rules
- A valid identity document and written employment confirmation or contract
- For work up to three months, completion of the online notification procedure where required
- For work longer than three months, registration with the commune within 14 days of arrival and before starting work
- An L EU/EFTA permit for a qualifying contract of three to twelve months, or a B EU/EFTA permit for a contract of at least twelve months or unlimited duration
- Compliance with Swiss pay, working-condition, social-insurance and regulated-profession requirements
Process overview
- 1
Confirm the canton and permit route
Before applyingUse the linked SEM guidance and the competent cantonal authority to confirm the permit type, visa requirement, local fee and document checklist.
- 2
Secure the study, job or placement basis
Preparation stageObtain the admission, Swiss degree evidence, employment contract, training agreement, host-family placement or other route-specific documents.
- 3
Submit through the responsible authority
Application stageApplications are normally handled by the canton, employer, Swiss representation or home-country authority depending on the route and nationality.
- 4
Complete entry and registration formalities
Varies by canton, nationality, permit type, visa requirement and case completenessWait for the required authorisation, obtain any entry visa, then register with the commune within the applicable deadline and before beginning restricted work.
Cost breakdown
Notification and residence-permit procedures differ by contract length and canton. Switzerland has canton-specific permit and visa fees, so no single national total is shown; confirm the amount with the responsible authority.
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