Switzerland Intra-company manager or essential-specialist transfer

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

• ✓Employment, placement or host agreementThe employer must submit the work-permit application and the employment terms.
• ✓Job offer or appointmentA concrete job with a Swiss employer is required for employee admission.
• ✓Minimum salarySalary and employment conditions must be customary for the location, profession and sector.
• ✓Nationality or qualifying statusThe applicant is a national of a state outside the EU/EFTA framework.
• ✓Prior immigration or residence statusThe vacancy-registration exception cited by SEM applies to operational transfers after at least six months with the same company.
• ✓Qualifications or professional authorisationAdmission is generally limited to managers, specialists and other highly qualified workers with suitable education and experience.

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

• ✗Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsThe route remains subject to the 2026 federal quota of 4,500 B permits and 4,000 L permits and the overall economic interest, while precedence may be waived for qualifying senior managers and essential specialists.via admin.ch

• ✓Accommodation requirementSuitable accommodation must be available.
• ✓Passport or travel-document requirementA valid recognised passport or travel document is required.
• ✓Work authorisation requirementThe work permit and any required entry visa must be approved before work begins.