What employers and travellers should know In 2024 and 2025, border controls across Europe have become more visible and more rigorous. Switzerland, despite being part of the Schengen area, is not immune to this trend. While the legal framework has not fundamentally...
Hiring outside the EU/EFTA is possible, but preparation remains key. Switzerland is facing a structural shortage of skilled workers in many sectors. In response, Swiss immigration rules allow for greater flexibility when employers recruit non-EU/EFTA nationals for...
For many years, employer perception has been shaped by past experience: a few years ago, work permit quotas were several times exhausted, often well before year-end. This created uncertainty and reinforced the belief that hiring outside the EU/EFTA was largely...