Permit B • Switzerland

Long-term residence: the main permit

Work, self-employment, family reunification, study and residence without employment. EU/EFTA: 5 years on registration. Non-EU: 1 year renewable, subject to quota (4,500 permits 2026).

2026: 4,500 B for non-EU. In September 2025 approximately 48% of quotas was available. Croatian nationals with full free movement from 1 January 2025.

Permit B: the standard permit

EU/EFTA

5-year B permit on registration at the municipality within 14 days. No quota, no labour market test. Free change of employer; change of activity requires cantonal notification.

Non-EU

Federal quota (4,500 permits 2026). Initially 1 year, renewable. Employer sponsorship + labour market test. High qualification required.

Change of employer

B holders can generally change employer with cantonal notification, without a new quota. If the permit is tied to a specific post, a formal application is required.

Registration within 14 days

1

Arrival with contract (12+ months or open-ended)

EU/EFTA nationals enter freely. Work cannot begin before registration.

EU/EFTA
2

Municipal registration (within 14 days)

EU/EFTA document, contract, proof of accommodation. 5-year B permit.

Applicant + ImmiLexWithin 14 days
3

AHV, health insurance, VAT

Health insurance within 3 months. Self-employed: AHV at the Ausgleichskasse. VAT above CHF 100,000.

Within 3 months

Fees

Orientation consultation

CHF 250

60 + 30 min • Deducted if mandate

  • Permit category
  • Optimal canton
  • Time and cost estimate

EU/EFTA: Registration

CHF 1,450

Orientation fee deducted

  • Document preparation
  • AHV and health insurance guidance

Permit B: Renewal

CHF 550

EU/EFTA and non-EU • Annual renewal

  • Document check
  • Cantonal submission
  • Confirmation follow-up

Frequently asked questions

Do I lose permit B if I lose my job?

EU/EFTA: they can remain at least 6 months to seek employment, registering as unemployed. Non-EU: more complex situation, depends on the canton.

When can I apply for permit C?

EU-15/EFTA: after 5 years. Most other non-EU: after 10 years. Integration requirements including language.

Does time with permit L count towards C?

No. The count towards C starts from the date of permit B.

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