Services for Individuals
For Individuals Applying For Swiss Permits
Each person or family has their own specific timeline and needs. Let’s collaborate to work out the end-to-end support you need.
Expert Guidance
Get the best strategic consultation possible to create a seamless experience with lowered rejection risk and maximized application outcome potential.
Individualized Focus
Swiss Permit Solutions’ comprehensive service can be customised for your individual needs. Find the best solutions and navigate the whole process with ease with end-to-end support.
Hassle-free Process
- Save Time, Many Times Over
- Ensure Immigration Compliance
- Reduce Stress and Increase chances of approval
- Consulting support in English with coordination in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian .
Explore your Permit Type based on your requirement
Click on your exact requirement below to get details about the corresponding Permit type you will be needing and the process associated with it.
L Permit - For A Short Stay
The Swiss L permit entitles an individual to stay in Switzerland for up to one year and is aimed for individuals coming to Switzerland for a temporary period of time only.
An L permit can be obtained based upon employment, family reunification, the need for medical treatment in Switzerland, or other valid reasons.
It is extendable to allow a stay in Switzerland totalling 24 months under special circumstances. Depending upon an individual’s nationality and basis for the permit, a quota might be applicable in stays of more than 4 months.
B Permit - For A Long Stay
Swiss B permits can be granted for the initial period of one year (subject to an annual renewal) for Non-EU nationals or for a period of five years for EU nationals and their family members. These can be obtained based upon grounds of employment, self-employment, financial interest, family reunification, among others.
Depending upon an individual’s nationality and basis for the permit, quotas may be applicable as well as other nuanced practices of the competent canton of filing.
C Permit - For Permanent Residence
Depending on the nationality and personal situation of the applicant, a Swiss C permit (permanent residence permit) may be granted after 5 or 10 years of residency in Switzerland prior to the application filing. The exact C permit process and requirements will vary depending upon an individual’s local commune and canton of residence.
Permits Based Upon Family Reunification
A Swiss residence permit (normally type L or B) can be granted to qualifying family members of the applicant (i.e. spouse and minor children). This permit enables the family member to join a Swiss national or Swiss permit holder in Switzerland under family reunification provisions. The type of permit granted will depend upon on the Swiss permit-holder’s status in Switzerland, or whether or not the resident of Switzerland is a Swiss national. Either an L or B permit can be granted initially to the qualifying family member, depending upon the particular constellation of the case.
End-to-End Permit Application Solutions
Our Services
With Swiss Permit Solutions you get a full suite of services ensuring you a seamless Swiss permit application journey.
Initial Assessment
Let’s assess your specific situation to advise you on the range of possible permit options and the corresponding steps to be taken.
Individualized Counselling
Going into more depth, let’s discuss your immigration needs, goals and concerns and tailor-make an appropriate level of service to address these.
Permit Filing
End-to-end service for filing of applications and initial enquiries with Swiss authorities on your behalf, ensuring the highest standards of compliance and boosting your chances for approval.
Visa Collection Instructions
For citizens of countries requiring a visa to enter Switzerland, get the right information on the visa collection process with the competent Swiss representation outside of Switzerland.
Communication Management
Coordination of all communications with the Swiss authorities and provide you with regular updates, seamlessly conducting follow-ups, deadline management and more.
Local Registration Assistance
Complete your local registration with your Swiss commune of residence with confidence and ease with our service, no matter, whether you are moving to Switzerland for the first time or simply moving within Switzerland.
De-Registration
Leaving Switzerland for good? Our service helps you complete the required de-registration steps to move your residence outside of Switzerland, ensuring proper closure and minimizing risks associated with not doing it properly.
Change of Canton Application
Regardless of your nationality or permit-type, some immigration steps will be required of you to change your canton of residence. Get the support you need to accomplish this correctly.
Unparalleled Support
Not just a trusted service relationship, but we go beyond that with:
- Expedited treatment of urgent queries
- Regular Status Updates
Frequently Asked Questions
The length of the Swiss work permit application process will depend upon what type of permit has been applied for and which canton is responsible for processing it. Therefore, there is a wide range that generally is between 4-12 weeks, measured from the date of filing.
This really varies on a case-by-case basis. There is generally a range between 4-10 weeks, measured from the date of filing.
No, there are normally no language requirements linked to obtaining a first-time work permit. However, some cantons do attach certain conditions regarding language acquisition to permit-holders who wish to renew their work permits.
There is no simple answer to this question. A person’s eligibility for a Swiss C permit can greatly depend upon their personal situation and nationality. In many cases, a person can apply for a Swiss C permit after 5 years of residing in Switzerland with a B permit.
As of 1 January 2021, the Swiss immigration laws applicable to all other third-country (Non EU) nationals became applicable to British nationals. It is therefore now much more difficult British nationals to obtain Swiss work and residence permits.