🇨🇭 Switzerland · Free Movement
EU/EFTA L permit (short-stay permit) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/aufenthalt/eu_efta/ausweis_l_eu_efta.html.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/aufenthalt/eu_efta/ausweis_l_eu_efta.html · verified 2026-06-09
Employer sponsor
https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/aufenthalt/eu_efta/ausweis_l_eu_efta.html · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/aufenthalt/eu_efta/ausweis_l_eu_efta.html · verified 2026-06-09
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.