{"id":5711,"date":"2023-04-18T09:23:56","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T08:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/foreign-workers\/"},"modified":"2025-05-13T12:23:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T11:23:06","slug":"foreign-workers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geneve-avocat.net\/en\/foreign-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Foreign workers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In Switzerland, foreign workers are subject to specific laws and regulations to ensure that they enjoy the same rights and protections as Swiss workers.
\nSwiss employers must comply with these regulations when hiring foreign workers.
\nForeign workers must be in possession of an appropriate work permit in order to work in Switzerland.
\nThe federal laws on foreigners and integration (LEI) and the agreement on the free movement of persons (ALCP) regulate the employment of foreigners in Switzerland. <\/p>\n

The LEI distinguishes between nationals of EU\/EFTA member states and those of other states, known as third countries, including British nationals from January 1, 2021.
\nEU\/EFTA nationals generally have priority over third-country nationals on the labor market.
\nAs for the ALCP, it applies to all EU and EFTA citizens.
\nIt is important to note that Croatian nationals wishing to work in Switzerland for a minimum of four months from January 1, 2023 must comply with a specific safeguard clause. <\/p>\n

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EU\/EFTA nationals do not need a residence permit to work in Switzerland for up to three months.
\nHowever, if the duration of work exceeds three months, they must obtain a residence permit before starting work.
\nTo do so, they must provide a valid identity card or passport, as well as a document justifying their work, such as an employment contract or a certificate from their employer.
\nThis residence permit is valid throughout Switzerland, and allows foreign workers to change jobs and employers.
\nIts period of validity depends on the length of the employment contract. <\/p>\n

EU\/EFTA nationals have access to four main types of residence permit in Switzerland:<\/span><\/p>\n