studying abroad

Switzerland
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work permits
On arrival in Switzerland,
you will have to apply to the
police department dealing with
foreigners, to obtain a residence
permit. You must present yourself
within ten days of arrival to the
appropriate police department in
the town where you will be living
with following documents:
• a valid passport, with a copy
and the original of your entry visa
• confirmation that you
have been accepted by a Swiss
university
• a guarantee of sufficient
financial means to support yourself
during your studies (e.g. bank
statement)
• statement concerning your
address in Switzerland
Visa
extension
Based on the prevailing division
of government services between
the federal government and the
cantons, the cantonal authorities
are responsible for the extension
of visas or the granting of aliens
police residence permits. For this
reason, you are required to address
your enquiries regarding visa
extensions directly to the cantonal
migration authorities responsible
for your area of residence. The
procedure is similar to that of
obtaining your previous residence
permit.
more info:
www.bfm.admin.ch
www.eda.admin.ch
Manuela Pfrunder / designer
Working
while
studying
The student resident permit does
not give you the right to work. In
the case of a summer internship,
the local authorities have to be
informed and they have to agree
beforehand.
Work after
studies
Upon the completion of your
studies, you cannot work in
Switzerland automatically. If a
company recruits you, they need to
apply for another type of residence
permit for you and obtain it
beforehand. Non-EU-citizens can
only get a work permit if their
employer proves they could not fill
the respective position with a Swiss
or EU citizen. This can become a