Switzerland · ImmigrationFrom Algiers to
Switzerland.
Some of the highest salaries in the world, but very selective access for non-EU nationals. We honestly assess your chances before we start.
Ask on WhatsAppProcessing time: 2 to 4 months after cantonal approval Annual quotas for non-EU nationals
Selective access
Highly qualified profiles, studies and family
Why settle in Switzerland?
Why Switzerland
Excellence, stability and high pay.
High salaries
Among the highest pay in Europe.
Research and industry
Pharma, finance, engineering and international organisations.
French-speaking Switzerland
Geneva, Lausanne and Neuchâtel speak French.
Stability
A safe and politically stable country.
Renowned universities
EPFL, ETH Zurich and cantonal universities.
At the heart of Europe
Well connected to France, Italy and Germany.
Immigration routes
Three routes to Switzerland.
Selective routes: a flawless application is essential.
Work
Highly qualified specialists
The employer shows that no Swiss or EU candidate is suitable, within the quotas.
- Higher education and experience
- Cantonal then federal approval
Studies
Study then work
After a Swiss degree, a period is granted to look for a skilled job.
- University admission
- Resources to prove
Family
Family reunification
For the family of residents holding a permit.
- Suitable housing
- Sufficient resources
Not sure which route fits your profile?
Request an assessmentHow it works
Five steps to Switzerland.
A long procedure, which we plan ahead.
- 01
Realistic assessment
Profile, sector and likelihood of approval.
- 02
Offer and employer application
File submitted by the employer to the canton.
- 03
Federal approval
Validation by the State Secretariat for Migration.
- 04
Visa
Submission at the Swiss embassy.
- 05
Arrival
Registration with the municipality and issue of the permit.
Frequently asked questions about immigrating in Switzerland
It's possible but selective: mainly for highly qualified profiles, students and family members of residents.
Allow several months between the employer's application and arrival.
Yes for work, with an employer who files the application.
Yes, subject to housing and resource conditions.
Procedure fees, translations and a high cost of living to plan for.
Yes. We assess your profile, choose the right route, prepare every document and support you until you've settled in. For steps that require it, we work with licensed professionals in the country concerned.
Free, by ISA
The documents this application requires
Three free tools. Start with the CV and add the rest when your application needs it.
Create a CV tailored to your application
The format expected for this destination, filled in by you, downloaded as a PDF.
Create my CVRead the guide first
What this destination expects from a CV, step by step, before you build it.
Read itCover letter
Written from the CV you just created, aimed at the programme you're applying to.
Write itNo account needed for the CV. The letter and visa documents ask for an email address once.
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