Switzerland Work Visa

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Switzerland

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Cost of Living

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Talent Migration

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Foreigners who wish to take up employment in Switzerland, need to apply for a work Visa.

Once you have found employment, the employer then seeks authorisation for a work visa on your behalf from the authorities in Switzerland while you apply for an entry visa in your home country. You will get your residence and work permit when you arrive in Switzerland. This permit allows you to live and work in Switzerland.

Processing time for this visa can take 6-12 weeks.

You can bring your spouse and kids with you.

The general application process is:

Get the employment letter or Work contract from the employer in Switzerland
Prepare your visa application and gather other required documents for it.
Apply for an entry visa and prepare to move to Switzerland

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Duration

12 Month(s)

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Citizenship

144 Month(s)

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Fees

95 USD approx.

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P. Residency

120 Month(s)

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Processing time

6-12 Week(s)

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COMPLEXITY

High

What are eligibility requirements for the Switzerland Work Visa?

7 Eligibility Requirements

You need a passport/travel document valid for at least 6 months
You must possess the required skill/experience demanded by the job offered
You need sufficient funds to cover your stay
You need a job offer from an employer in Switzerland
You should be of good character and health
You need valid travel insurance covering the entire period of stay
Additional requirements may be present and will be guided to you by your employer

Which documents do I need to apply for the Switzerland Work Visa?

12 Document Required

Visa application form, completed and signed
Copies of job advertisements by employer (press or online)
Recent passport size photo
Copies of work experience from previous employers
Copies of job offer letter from an employer
Copies of valid passport (like the bio page, past visas, etc)
If you are not a national of your country of residence, please provide proof of your legal residency in this country (e.g. residence permit, etc.)
Identity documents like birth certificate, marriage certificate, common law certificate (as applicable)
Character and health certificate (as applicable)
Copies of travel health insurance
Visa fee payment receipt
You may be asked for additional documents depending on your nationality/destination country

Talent Migration data for Switzerland

Talent gain & drain map of 2015-2019 data. Sourced from World Bank Digital Development Data.

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