Switzerland Updates Visa and Migration Rules
From June 12, 2026, Switzerland will implement a comprehensive package of ordinance amendments to align with the European Union’s revised Schengen Borders Code. The
Read More »Switzerland Lifts Quotas for Croatian Workers After Thresholds Not Reached
Croatian nationals coming to work in Switzerland will no longer be subject to quotas. At its meeting on January 14, 2026, the Federal Council was informed that the number of
Read More »Switzerland Maintains Work Permit Quotas for 2026
On November 19, 2025, The Swiss Federal Council has confirmed that work permit quotas for third-country nationals and certain service providers will remain unchanged for
Read More »UK and Switzerland Extend Services Mobility Agreement to 2029
On October 21, 2025, the UK and Switzerland agreed a further extension to the existing UK-Switzerland Services Mobility Agreement (SMA) to cover the next four years, up to
Read More »Switzerland Extends Protection Status S for Ukrainians Until March 2027
The Federal Council has announced that it decided at its meeting on October 8, 2025 to maintain protection status S for individuals seeking protection from Ukraine until at
Read More »Switzerland Approves State-Run Digital ID System Following Referendum
On September 28, 2025, Swiss voters narrowly approved a new law establishing a government-issued digital identity system, known as the e-ID, with 50.4% voting in favor. The
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