Work Permit Quotas For 2020 Unchanged From 2019

At a Glance

• Swiss authorities have published the work permit quota numbers for foreign workers for 2020, with identical quota allocations as for 2019.
• As before, quotas do not apply to applications for L permits for stays under four months, status changes and renewals.
• Annual quotas are typically exhausted by the end of each year. Quarterly quotas are typically exhausted six to seven weeks after release. Employers are therefore advised to submit applications early to avoid rejections due to the quotas being filled.

The situation

Swiss authorities have published the work permit quota figures for foreign workers in 2020, with identical quota allocations as for 2019.