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🇨🇭 Switzerland

L Permit (Short-term) Visa

Short-term residence permit for employment contracts lasting 3-12 months. Subject to annual quota of 4,000 permits for non-EU/EFTA nationals. EU/EFTA citizens can obtain L permits without quota restrictions for contracts under 12 months. Requires employer sponsorship with cantonal labor market authority approval. Permit duration matches employment contract length. Can be extended or converted to B permit if employment continues beyond one year. Valid only for specific employer and canton. Includes right to family reunification under certain conditions.

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Processing Time

4-12 weeks depending on canton and nationality

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Cost

CHF 100-300 depending on canton

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Duration

Duration of employment contract, max 12 months

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Work Rights

Tied to specific employer and canton

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Path to Permanent Residence

No

Requirements

  • 1Employment contract for 3-12 months
  • 2Employer sponsorship and application
  • 3Valid passport
  • 4Proof employer tried to hire locally (non-EU/EFTA)
  • 5Salary meeting Swiss median levels
  • 6Health insurance confirmation

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