How to obtain an S permit for Ukrainian citizens ?

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Swiss Permits

What is an S permit? In light of recent developments in Ukraine, Switzerland has been accepting Ukrainian refugees and granting them S permits. The process allows asylum seekers to be protected in a much faster way than going through the usual immigration procedure. An S permit allows its holder to legally stay in Switzerland provisionally […]

Divorcing and maintaining your B permit: How to proceed

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Divorce

A recent court judgment pronounced in Zurich has highlighted the fact that maintaining a B permit after a divorce can be sometimes challenging when the permit was obtained through family reunification. Thus, the law grants the right to a Swiss citizen or C permit holder to live in Switzerland with his foreign spouse and children […]

Non EU-27/EFTA citizens: how to apply for a work permit?

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Swiss Permits

Applying for a work permit to hire skilled non-European staff is an important step for any international company based in Switzerland. The type of permit delivered is dependent on the length of the contract. A contract going over 365 days will result in a B permit while a contract under one year will result in […]