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Working Visa Options for Switzerland

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Passport
Destination
Purpose
Duration
4 visas

  • C Settlement Permit (Permanent Residence)

    Processing
    Cost
    CHF 95
    Duration
    Unlimited duration (AIG Art. 34).
    Difficulty
    hard

    C Settlement Permit (Permanent Residence)

    CHF 95Application fee
    See official pageProof of funds
    See official pageProcessing time
    See official pageDuration
    No work limitDirect PR
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  • L Short Stay Permit

    Processing
    Cost
    CHF 95
    Duration
    Up to 1 year; may be extended by up to two years (AIG Art. 32).
    Difficulty
    medium

    L Short Stay Permit

    CHF 95Application fee
    See official pageProof of funds
    See official pageProcessing time
    Up to 1 yearDuration
    No work limitPath to PR
    Official site ↗

  • B Residence Permit (Annual Permit)

    Processing
    4 months
    Cost
    CHF 95
    Duration
    1 year, renewable. C permit (settlement) after 5 years (10 years for some nationalities).
    Difficulty
    hard

    B Residence Permit (Annual Permit)

    CHF 95Application fee
    See official pageProof of funds
    4 monthsProcessing time
    1 yearDuration
    No work limitDirect PR
    Official site ↗

  • G Cross-Border Commuter Permit

    Processing
    Cost
    CHF 95
    Duration
    Usually valid 1 year; limited to the border zone of the issuing canton.
    Difficulty
    medium

    G Cross-Border Commuter Permit

    CHF 95Application fee
    See official pageProof of funds
    See official pageProcessing time
    1 yearDuration
    No work limit
    Official site ↗
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