How do you obtain residence and work permits in Switzerland?

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Anyone who works in Switzerland during their stay or stays in Switzerland for longer than three months requires a residence permit.

Switzerland applies a dual system for the admission of foreign workers. Workers from EU/EFTA member states benefit from the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons, while well-qualified workers from other countries are admitted. To apply for a residence permit and for further information, you can contact the relevant cantonal migration office directly.