The Swiss government has announced the quotas for highly qualified workers from non-European Union/European Free Trade Agreement countries, as well as for assignees from EU/EFTA countries. 2019 Quotas for Non-EU/EFTA Nationals In 2019, companies in Switzerland can recruit foreign national… Read more »
A new online visa system was implemented on October 1, 2018 to simplify the immigration procedure. The following may be requested online: Short Stay (of up to 90 days) Temporary Stay visas (more than 90 days) for seasonal work University… Read more »
New immigration and levy fees will take effect beginning Monday November 5, 2018. Although the fee for some visa types have decreased, the majority have increased, as noted below: Work Visas Increase of 54% Business/Skilled Visas Decrease of 45% Other… Read more »
The e-Visa, which includes sub-categories for e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical, and e-Medical Attendant, can now be used 3 times during a calendar year (January to December). Previously the e-visa was availed for a maximum of 2 times during a calendar year…. Read more »
Exit Entry System The EU Commission proposed to implement a system that will automatically calculate the authorized stay of the applicant and alert the authorities of overstays when entering and exiting the Schengen area. Currently the passport is manually stamped…. Read more »
