Can I work with permit B in Switzerland?

Persons who settle in the country without gainful employment (provided they have enough financial backing) also receive a B permit . EU/EFTA nationals wishing to be self-employed can get a B permit valid for five years provided they can prove they can make ends meet being self-employed.

How do I get a Swiss B permit?

You must first find a job from your country of residence and secure a position before coming to Switzerland. It is your employer who applies for your permit, after having proved that no one else on the European and Swiss job market matched the advertised position (art. 21 LEI).

Can I travel with B permit?

If you have one of the following residence permits, you do not require a visa to enter Switzerland or another Schengen country for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies regardless of your nationality: B permit (residence permit) L permit (short-term residence permit)

Can I keep my C permit if I leave Switzerland?

If the holder of a C permit leaves the country for more than 6 months without freezing his permit, the C permit expires after 6 months. After that, the holder is subject to the usual admission conditions regulated by the law on Foreigners and Integration (LEI), and must apply for a new permit when coming back.

Can my non EU spouse work in Switzerland?

Spouses of citizens of third countries (outside EU / EFTA) and being themselves not EU / EFTA citizens can work in Switzerland and stay as long their partner / the first permit holder works in Switzerland. They must be legally married.

Can a non EU spouse work in EU Switzerland?

The answer is NO. A non-EU citizen must have Swiss work permit which his future employer arranges to provide. For self-employed, e.g. medical doctors, architects, etc. once again only EU citizens .

Can I lose my Swiss B permit?

Report the loss of your permit to the police; they will issue you with a loss notice. You can find a police station here. Then go to the residents’ register office in your commune with your passport, a passport photo and the loss notice. You must pay for the duplicate or new permit.

How can a non EU get a work permit in Switzerland?

As a non-EU/EFTA citizen, you are eligible to apply for a Switzerland work visa if you meet the following conditions:

1. You are a skilled and qualified worker (manager, specialist) and you have a university degree, several years of work experience, and specific expertise.
2. You already have a job waiting for you.

Do I need a residence permit to study in Switzerland?

If you are studying in Switzerland for longer than three months, and you aren’t from the EU / EEA, you’ll need a National Visa D. You should apply for this six months before you plan to arrive in Switzerland. If you are an EU or EEA student, you will simply need to register within two weeks of arriving in Switzerland to obtain a residence permit.

Can I work during my studies in Switzerland?

Students coming to Switzerland from the EU, EEA, and EFTA countries are able to work during their studies if they choose to. However, Non-EU/EEA/EFTA citizens are treated differently. They can only start working six months after starting their studies and getting a work permit. International students can work up to 15 hours a we ek.

Do I need a visa D to study in Switzerland?

If you are studying in Switzerland for longer than three months, and you aren’t from the EU / EEA, you’ll need a National Visa D. You should apply for this six months before you plan to arrive in Switzerland.

How can I bring my family to Switzerland as a student?

The student’s family (spouse and children) can join the student in Switzerland, but the student has to show they have enough resources to accommodate them. As for non-EU/EFTA member states students, they must apply for a visa at the Swiss embassy or consulate in their home country. The application must include a few documents.