Switzerland: Work Visas

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert provides weekly updates on international mobility regulations and best practices across multiple jurisdictions. This edition covers new skilled migration pathways in Australia, regulatory changes in China and Panama, and practical guidance on cross-border work assignments in Switzerland.

Understanding the Swiss C Permit is essential for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence in Switzerland. This guide explores the eligibility requirements, application process, and key benefits of obtaining this crucial immigration status that grants long-term settlement rights.

Numerous countries around the world have imposed travel restrictions, which have since been extended or, for example, adjusted in light of current developments to prevent the spread of Ebola

A founder moving to Switzerland under lump-sum taxation may still own a foreign company, receive dividends and protect family wealth. The difficulty begins when ownership turns into activity: management calls from a Swiss home office, deal approvals, director fees, board preparation or regular instructions to executives abroad.

CONVINUS publishes regular Global Mobility Alerts and seasonal newsletters covering international workforce mobility, immigration regulations, and cross-border employment compliance. These publications provide insights into global mobility trends, legal updates, and practical guidance for managing international assignments and expatriate employees.

Ireland has introduced temporary measures to address delays in processing applications for renewal of the Irish Residence Permit (IRP card). These measures allow eligible individuals with pending renewal applications to continue travel.

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 20.2026 provides critical updates on immigration processing delays in Mexico affecting work permit timelines, and reminds UAE mainland employers of the June 30, 2026 deadline to increase Emiratization quotas by 1% to reach 9%, with significant penalties for non-compliance. The alert also covers Andorra's reduced 2026 immigration quota and includes a detailed analysis of the legal distinctions between employee secondment and local hiring in Switzerland.

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 19.2026 provides critical updates on international mobility regulations across Angola, Hong Kong, and Sweden. Learn about stricter enforcement of tourist visa regulations in Angola, updated submission deadlines for stay extensions in Hong Kong, and new restrictions on eligibility for work permits in Sweden, plus essential best practices for legally compliant field service assignments.

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 18.2026 provides critical updates on immigration and employment regulations affecting international workforce management. This edition covers Peru's immigration office closures causing biometric processing delays, Saudi Arabia's new Nitaqat contract submission requirements, and essential best practices for managing health and safety considerations for field service employees working on-site.