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EU/EFTA Free Movement Permit

Residence and work permit for EU/EFTA nationals under the Agreement on Free Movement of Persons, with no quotas or labour market test.

Estimated Cost

$280

Processing Time

~14 days

Validity

60 months

Description

EU and EFTA nationals (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) benefit from the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons (AFMP) between Switzerland and the EU. They may live and work in Switzerland without a labour market test or quota. Registration with the local commune within 14 days is required. After 5 continuous years, EU/EFTA nationals become eligible for the C permit (permanent settlement). UK nationals post-Brexit are subject to separate quotas (1,400 L and 2,100 B per year).

Official informationLast updated: 2026-02-28

Timeline

Processing Time
7 days – 1 months

Average: 14 days

Visa Validity
5 years

Path to Residency

Path to Citizenship

~10 years

Requirements

Valid EU/EFTA passport or national ID*

Employment contract or proof of self-sufficiency*

Either an employment contract or proof of sufficient financial means plus health insurance for non-working stays.

Health insurance*

Swiss mandatory KVG/LAMal coverage or equivalent.

Commune registration*

Register with local commune within 14 days of arrival.

Cost Breakdown

FeeAmountType
Commune registration fee$28One-time
B permit fee$112Recurring
Estimated Total$280