HR

Work permits

1min

Keep in mind that getting your work permit is the first step of the process but that various administrative tasks will be required from you upon your arrival.

The two main tasks are:

  • The obligation to announce yourself to the competent local authority within 14 days of your arrival. This authority is often referred to as Bevölkerungsamt or Service de la population.
  • The obligation to get Swiss health insurance within 3 months of your arrival. If you do not comply, you will be automatically assigned health insurance, which can be more expensive and might incur some financial penalties.

You can get more information directly from the authorities of your future domicile.