Permit L • Switzerland

Short stay: up to 24 months

For contracts from 3 months to 364 days. EU/EFTA: municipal registration within 14 days. Non-EU: employer sponsorship + SEM approval, subject to quota.

Contracts < 3 months: no permit required, but mandatory online notification before work begins. Contracts 12+ months: right to permit B, not L.

Permit L: in brief

EU/EFTA

No quota. Municipal registration within 14 days with ID and contract. Possible to change employer or profession with cantonal notification.

Non-EU

Federal quota (4,000 permits 2026). Labour market test + high qualification required. SEM approval after cantonal pre-approval.

Duration and conversion

Max 12 months, renewable up to 24 months total. After 24 months of continuous work: B permit possible.

Registration within 14 days of arrival

1

Arrival with employment contract

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

EU/EFTA
2

Municipal registration (within 14 days)

EU/EFTA document and contract at the Einwohnerkontrolle. Permit L issued by the municipality.

Applicant + ImmiLexWithin 14 days
3

Health insurance (within 3 months)

Mandatory, retroactive to the date of entry.

Within 3 months

Fees

Orientation consultation

CHF 250

60 + 30 min • Deducted if mandate

  • EU vs non-EU assessment
  • Canton selection
  • Labour market test feasibility

EU/EFTA: Registration support

CHF 950

Orientation fee deducted

  • Document preparation
  • Health insurance guidance
  • AHV support

Authority costs:

  • Cantonal fees: CHF 60–120
  • SEM biometric card: CHF 20
  • Type D visa: approx. CHF 80

Frequently asked questions

Can I change employer with permit L?

EU/EFTA: yes, with cantonal notification. Non-EU: no, the permit is tied to the employer and canton. A change requires a new application and uses a new quota.

My contract is 18 months. Permit L or B?

EU/EFTA: contracts 12+ months give right to B, not L. For non-EU it is preferable to apply directly for B for 12+ month contracts.

How long does the non-EU procedure take?

Canton: 2–6 weeks. SEM: 2–6 weeks. Visa: 1–3 weeks. Estimated total: 6–16 weeks.

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