Switzerland Visa Information

Citizens of full European (EFTA, EEA) Member Countries are able to live and work in Switzerland but must apply for Jobseeking Permit that is issued by the Job Centre or can be downloaded from The Job Centre Web Site or a Work Permit from your potential employer.

Citizens the New EU Member Countries (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Estonia or Latvia) require a residence/work permit even if the duration of their employment is for less than three months.

You can find out more about the restrictions on the website of the Federal Office for Migration.
www.bfm.admin.ch

If You Are From A Country That Is Not A European Member You Must Obtain A Work Visa Or Permit To Work In Switzerland.

Nationals of certain countries can visit Switzerland for up to three months without a visa but will need to be granted a work permit or visa to take up employment.

Citizens of the following countries do not need a visa to visit Switzerland for up to 90 days: Countries of the American Continent (except Belize, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Peru), Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

Nationals of countries not mentioned above will need a visa to visit Switzerland

To apply for visas please contact your nearest Embassy or Consulate of Switzerland or download forms from The Federal Office For Migration Web Site

Switzerland doesn't currently have any working holiday agreements with other countries.

If you are staying for a longer period of time or intend to work or study in Switzerland you should check with the Embassy regarding visa requirements. For further information on visas that may be available contact you nearest Embassy Switzerland or visit Federal Office for Migration Web Site

For More Information About Switzerlands Relationship With The Free Movement Of Workers Agreement visit The Federal Office For Migration Web Site In Switzerland

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This is a brief & general summary, visa requirements and the number of working holiday visas allocated in countries each year can vary and new agreements are being made regularly so we recommended you attain complete and up to date official information from the Embassy or Consulate before making any work and travel plans.