Work Permit, Then What? 120 Day Permit Vs. Residence Permit L/B

Most of the time, expatriates or their HR Managers use our services before moving to Switzerland, especially early enough (most of the time) to obtain a work permit. All the clarifications and discussions are aimed at selecting the right option for the expat and, most importantly, getting the work permit. This is more time-consuming when it comes to local employment of third-country nationals and less so for expatriates who must work in Switzerland as part of an international, internal assignment. Thus, all parties involved focus on the work permit.

As soon as we are successful with the work permit, the phase actually begins in which the employee must become active. Depending on the nationality, a C-Schengen visa or then a national D-visa for residence must be applied for. With a 120-day permit, the employee is allowed to work in Switzerland for up to 120 days within a 12-month period. A C-Schengen visa, in addition to the work permit obtained (the approval of the