Working in Switzerland

Work permit L/B (quota-limited, labour-market test)

5/10

Feasibility

Language

None for the permit; local language for settlement

Path to PR

10 years to C permit (5 for some nationalities)

Official government portal ->

Detailed guide

Verified: 30 May 2026

Source: Official site

# Working in Switzerland

Visa route: Work permit L/B (quota-limited, labour-market test)
Minimum salary threshold: Not a single fixed figure (points, quota, or decree based); see notes. (verified 2026-05-30, source: https://www.sem.admin.ch)
Language: None for the permit; local language for settlement
Permanent residence: 10 years to C permit (5 for some nationalities)
Official portal: https://www.sem.admin.ch

Notes (approximate benchmarks, no single fixed visa threshold published): 2026 quota: 4,000 L + 4,500 B permits for non-EU/EFTA nationals. Salary must meet the canton/sector benchmark (~CHF 85,000-150,000+). Employer must pass a labour-market test.

Note

2026 quota: 4,000 L + 4,500 B permits for non-EU/EFTA nationals. Salary must meet the canton/sector benchmark (~CHF 85,000-150,000+). Employer must pass a labour-market test.

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