EU/EFTA citizens have free movement under the CH-EU agreement; routes below are for third-country families.
Checked on an official page
Non-EU/EFTA work permit
work
Who it suits: qualified managers/specialists with a Swiss employer
Main requirements
Employer must prove no suitable candidate from Switzerland or the EU/EFTA; third-country quotas apply (2026 quotas unchanged).
Read on the official page (7 Oct 2026). Official page
Other routes, not yet checked
I know these routes exist but haven't read them on an official page yet. Treat them as a starting point.
Residence without gainful activity (financially independent / lump-sum taxation)
self-funded
Who it suits: wealthy non-working families
Not yet checked on an official page.
Visa rules change often, and this is not legal advice. Check the official page and the embassy before you apply.
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