Switzerland — work
Switzerland — Switzerland Work Permit (non-EU/EFTA quota)
Guide last reviewed: . Check the linked official guidance for current rules and application availability.
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The full guide
The single most important fact about this route, easy to miss entirely: the 2026 national quota is just 8,500 permits for the whole country — 4,500 B-permits (roles 12+ months) and 4,000 L-permits (shorter contracts) — released in quarterly instalments and often exhausted within the first few months of the year. A genuinely qualifying applicant with a strong offer can still be blocked simply because the year's quota ran out before their application reached the front of the queue.
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- ✓Common pitfalls that actually cause refusals for this route
- ✓See if YOU qualify — your real fit score, not a generic checklist
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