Are you planning to work in Switzerland, to join your spouse or family or to study at a Swiss university?
The conditions applicable for residence in Switzerland are dependent on the reason for your stay.
You can find further information on the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons in the FAQs:
FAQ – Free Movement of Persons
You will find the documents relevant to your stay here:
Factsheets
Countries of the EU/EFTA
| Austria | Finland | Latvia | Portugal |
| Belgium | France | Liechtenstein | Romania |
| Bulgaria | Germany | Lithuania | Slovakia |
| Croatia | Greece | Luxembourg | Slovenia |
| Czechia | Hungary | Malta | Spain |
| Cyprus | Iceland | Netherlands | Sweden |
| Denmark | Ireland | Norway | |
| Estonia | Italy | Poland |
United Kingdom
Since 1 January 2021, the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons no longer applies to the United Kingdom (UK). Information on the admission of UK nationals can be found here:
United Kingdom
Permits
The cantons are responsible for issuing permits. For detailed information on the application procedure (where to apply, which form to fill out, how long it will take, etc.), please contact the competent cantonal authorities:
Cantonal migration and employment market authorities
Last modification 13.01.2026
