Can I work in Switzerland with Italian residence permit?


Can I work in Switzerland with Italian residence permit? EU/EFTA citizens can freely enter Switzerland and look for work without a visa. They can stay for three months (sometimes extended to six months) while looking for work. If they find a job that means they will stay in Switzerland for longer than three months, they must get a Swiss residence permit.


Can I enter Switzerland with Italian Schengen visa?

Switzerland belongs to the Schengen Area*. If you have a visa issued by a Schengen member state, you generally do not require an additional tourist visa to enter Switzerland or any other Schengen country. Your stay must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.


What jobs are in demand in Switzerland?

Here are the 10 jobs in Switzerland that are needed most as of December 2022:
  • Nursing specialist (7.000)
  • Electrician (5.800)
  • =3. Sales advisor (3.500)
  • =3. Carpenter (3.500)
  • =5. Software developer (3.200)
  • =5. Project manager (3.200)
  • Retail specialist (3.100)
  • Polymechanic (3.000)


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.