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Which documents should I submit with a visa application?

Work / Internships

Applications for a work or internship visa (for a duration over 120 days) have to be done by the employer in Switzerland and are no longer accepted at the visa section (for further information please consult the links below:

Work and Internship
Non member EU/EFTA

Work and Internship
Citizens of EU or EFTA states

The authorization of long-term stay visa falls under the competence of the various Swiss cantons. Applications have to be submitted to this Consulate General which will forward the application to the respective authority. List of cantonal authorities.

The following documents are in general required when applying for an entry visa for work in Switzerland:

  • authorization issued by the cantonal authority
  • valid passport + a copy of passport
  • 2x colored passport photos of recent date
  • visa fees

If your stay in Switzerland does not exceed 90 days, please contact the Swiss representation.

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Last update 12.01.2022