If your employer has applied for your work permit in Switzerland and it has been granted, you must contact the Swiss representation abroad responsible for your province in order to receive the entry visa on your passport.
Please see our Authorized Visa page to learn which documentation is required and which office to contact.
The following documents are in general required when applying for an entry visa for work in Switzerland when the employer applied for your permit and you have received the authorisation from the cantonal authority:
Requirements if you need to apply for your own permit for long term or short term work in Switzerland:
The cantonal migration authority responsible for your place of residence in Switzerland will approve your visa authorization. The approval process can vary. To allow for sufficient processing time, please submit your file by mail at least three months before your planned entry date into Switzerland.
Authorization for a Swiss representation to issue a national visa for a stay of more than 90 days (work, study, family reunion): 8 to 15 weeks
Once authorized by the cantonal authority (including work permits applied for by employers in Switzerland): One to three business days
