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4.2 Citizens of non-EU/EFTA nations
4.2.1 Work- and residence permit
Since entry into effect of the bilateral treaties between the EU and Switzerland and their
validity for the EFTA, citizens of those areas are given priority treatment. The number of
permits for citizens of other nations is strictly limited (under quotas). In the case of
people who enter Switzerland for the first time on an annual or short-term permit to
pursue an occupation for gain, the Department of Economics and Employment (KWA)
checks whether the preconditions for performing the occupation are fulfilled. On the
basis of their decision, the Department for Matters Regarding Foreigners (KAFA) then
issues a residence permit.
4.2.1.1 Short-term residence permit (up to max. 4 months or 120 days per year)
Form K2 The following preconditions must be fulfilled for the granting of a short-term residence
permit:
• A signed, binding employment contract must be available. That governs the period of
the residence permit.
• The foreigner may not replace another person on a short-term permit within the
same organisation (rotation).
• The number of foreigners employed short-term may only exceed one quarter of the
entire workforce in an organisation in justified, exceptional cases.
4.2.1.2 Short-term residence permit (4 to 12 months)
Form B2 The following preconditions must be fulfilled for the granting of a short-term residence
permit (4 to 12 months):
• A signed, binding employment contract for more than 4 months must be available.
That governs the duration of the residence permit.
• The reason for the application must be submitted in writing.
• The qualified education or special know-how of the new employee must be proven.
• The permit can only be extended once and for a further period of 12 months in
exceptional cases if the occupation for gain remains with the same employer.
4.2.1.3 Residence permit
Permit «B» The following preconditions must be fulfilled for the granting of a residence permit of one
Form B2 year or more:
• A signed, binding employment contract with a duration of more than one year must be
available. That governs the duration of the residence permit.
• The reason for the application must be submitted in writing and proof must be provided
by the employer that it was impossible to find a suitable employee in Switzerland and
of the necessity to employ a foreigner who is not an EU/EFTA citizen.
• The qualified education or special know-how or a transfer of management within inter
national groups of companies must be proven.
• There must be chances of long-term integration.