Switzerland
All Visa Pathways(39 visas)
Switzerland120-day — 120-Day Work Permit (Bewilligung für kurzfristige Erwerbstätigkeit)
Employer-sponsored 120-day work permit for highly qualified or specialized workers in Switzerland requiring a job offer.
Switzerland90-Day Notification Procedure for Posted Workers (Meldeverfahren)
Notification procedure for EU/EFTA nationals, companies, and self-employed individuals to post workers in Switzerland for up to 90 working days per calendar year.
SwitzerlandArt. 9 BüG — Swiss Naturalization - Ordinary (Ordentliche Einbürgerung)
Citizenship after 10 years of Swiss residence (3 of last 5) with C permit, integration, language skills, and clean criminal record.
SwitzerlandB EU/EFTA — B Permit - Employment (Aufenthaltsbewilligung EU/EFTA)
5-year residence and work permit for EU/EFTA nationals with a Swiss employment contract, renewable and includes family reunification rights.
SwitzerlandB Permit - Family Reunification: Dependent Parents (EU/EFTA)
Residence permit for dependent parents and grandparents of EU/EFTA nationals residing in Switzerland, provided they are financially supported by the sponsor.
SwitzerlandB Permit - Family Reunification: Spouse / Registered Partner
Renewable residence permit for spouses and registered partners of Swiss citizens or permit holders, granting unrestricted work authorization throughout Switzerland.
SwitzerlandB Permit - Family Reunification: Spouse of Swiss National
Residence permit for the foreign spouse of a Swiss citizen with immediate work authorization and fast-track qualification for permanent residency after five years.
SwitzerlandB Permit - Lump-Sum Taxation / Golden Visa (Pauschalbesteuerung)
Residence permit for wealthy non-EU/EFTA individuals establishing Swiss tax domicile through annual lump-sum payments, with no employment but passive investment allowed.
SwitzerlandB Permit - Recognized Refugee (Flüchtling mit Asyl)
Residence permit for persons granted refugee status and asylum under the Geneva Convention, with full work rights and access to family reunification.
SwitzerlandB Permit - Retirement (Ruhestandsbewilligung)
Residence permit for retirees aged 55+ who are financially independent (minimum CHF 25,200/year), have ties to Switzerland, and will not work.
SwitzerlandB Permit - Self-Employment (Selbständige Erwerbstätigkeit)
Self-employment residence for qualified entrepreneurs with CHF 100K+ capital and 3+ years experience, offering PR pathway.
SwitzerlandB permit — B Permit - Employment for Third-Country Nationals (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Drittstaaten)
Employer-sponsored residence permit for non-EU/EFTA nationals, requiring proved labor market testing and annual quota availability (4500 allocations).
SwitzerlandB — Residence Permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung)
Renewable residence permit for skilled workers and professionals to live and work in Switzerland, with family reunification and spousal employment rights.
SwitzerlandCDL — Carte de Légitimation - Diplomatic / International Organization Staff (CDL)
Identity and residence document for diplomats and staff of international organizations headquartered in Switzerland, issued by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
SwitzerlandCi Permit - International Organization Family Member with Work Rights
Work permit for spouses and children (entry before age 21) of international organization staff to work in Switzerland without labor market testing.
SwitzerlandF Permit - Temporary Admission (Vorläufige Aufnahme)
Indefinite renewable permit for individuals whose removal from Switzerland is unlawful, impossible, or unreasonable, with work authorization.
SwitzerlandHumanitarian Visa (Humanitäres Visum)
Emergency entry visa for persons facing direct, serious, and specific threats to life or physical integrity, decided case-by-case by Swiss embassies.
SwitzerlandL EU/EFTA — L Permit - Short-Term Work for EU/EFTA Nationals
Short-term work permit for EU/EFTA nationals with employment contracts lasting up to 364 days, exempt from Swiss quota requirements.
SwitzerlandL Permit - Post-Graduation Job Seeker
Six-month residence permit for international graduates of Swiss universities to search for employment matching their qualifications.
SwitzerlandL Permit - Seasonal / Project-Based Work
Employer-sponsored permit for temporary project or seasonal work up to 12 months, with 4,000 annual allocations available to qualified international workers.
SwitzerlandL Permit - Trainee / Intern (Stagiaire)
Professional training permit for vocational or university graduates from partner countries to complete internships in Switzerland for up to 18 months.
SwitzerlandL — Intra-Company Transfer L Permit (ICT Kurzaufenthalt)
Short-term permit for intra-company transferees (managers, specialists, trainees) assigned to a Swiss entity for up to 12 months, extendable to 24 months.
SwitzerlandNational Visa Type D - Marriage Preparation
Entry for individuals preparing to marry a Swiss citizen or resident, without work authorization.
SwitzerlandNational Visa Type D - Medical Treatment
For medical treatment in Switzerland exceeding 90 days.
SwitzerlandNational Visa Type D - Student
For individuals admitted to an accredited Swiss educational institution for long-term study.
SwitzerlandPermit C — C Permit - Settlement / Permanent Residence (Niederlassungsbewilligung)
Permanent settlement permit granted to EU-EFTA and other foreign nationals after 5–10 years of continuous residence, with language proficiency and integration requirements.
SwitzerlandPermit Ci — Residence Permit with Gainful Employment (Aufenthaltsbewilligung mit Erwerbstätigkeit)
Unrestricted work authorization for family members of diplomatic and international organization officials in Switzerland, renewable during their tenure.
SwitzerlandPermit F — Provisionally Admitted Foreigner (Vorläufig aufgenommene Ausländer)
Residence permit for asylum-rejected individuals who cannot be deported due to legal or humanitarian barriers, with work authorization in Switzerland.
SwitzerlandPermit G — G Permit - Cross-Border Commuter (Grenzgängerbewilligung)
Work permit for EU/EFTA nationals commuting to Switzerland; allows up to 40% remote work, valid 5 years, with weekly return required.
SwitzerlandPermit L — L Permit - Short-Term Residence for Employment (Kurzaufenthaltsbewilligung)
Employer-petitioned short-term work permit for non-EU/EFTA professionals with specialized skills, valid up to 12 months and extendable to 24 months.
SwitzerlandPermit N — N Permit - Asylum Seeker (Ausweis N)
Temporary permit for persons whose asylum application is being processed, allowing stay in Switzerland with restricted work rights and cantonal assignment.
SwitzerlandPermit S — S Permit - Temporary Protection Status (Vorübergehender Schutz)
Temporary protection permit for displaced persons fleeing wars or conflicts, with employment allowed via cantonal notification and annual renewal.
SwitzerlandReligious Worker Permit (Religiöse Tätigkeit)
Work permit for foreign religious workers and missionaries sponsored by a Swiss religious organization, requiring theological training and language skills.
SwitzerlandSwiss Naturalization - Simplified (Erleichterte Einbürgerung)
Swiss citizenship for spouses of Swiss nationals (3 years marriage + 5 years residence in-country, or 6 years marriage abroad) or third-generation residents.
SwitzerlandType A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
Transit pass for nationals requiring visas to cross Swiss airport international zones without Schengen Area entry.
SwitzerlandType C — Schengen Visa Type C - Business Visitor
Business visitor visa for short-term meetings, conferences, and trade fairs in Switzerland for up to 90 days with no employment permitted.
SwitzerlandType D — National Visa Type D - Long-Stay Entry Visa (Nationales Visum)
Entry visa for non-EU/EFTA nationals planning stays over 90 days, requiring cantonal pre-approval and 8–12 weeks processing before arrival for work, study, or family purposes.
SwitzerlandVisa C — Schengen Visa (Short-stay Visa)
Access the entire Schengen Area for up to 90 days within 180 days for tourism, business, or family visits on a single EUR 90 visa processed in 10-15 days.
SwitzerlandYoung Professionals/Trainees Visa
Temporary exchange program for young professionals aged 18–35 from select countries to work in Switzerland with a job offer for up to 18 months.