Can I convert tourist visa to work visa in Switzerland?


Can I convert tourist visa to work visa in Switzerland? Whereas EU/EFTA nationals can apply for work authorization while they are in Switzerland, non-EU/EFTA nationals will need to apply for a residence visa before they can be authorized to work. You may also not enter Switzerland on a tourist visa and take up employment.


Can I move to Switzerland without a job?

If you wish to settle in Switzerland without taking up gainful employment, you must apply for a residence permit from the cantonal immigration and employment market authorities. Depending on your nationality, you must also obtain a visa from the Swiss representation abroad.