Switzerland

SEM residence permit route for EU/EFTA nationals with an employment contract of at least twelve months or of unlimited duration.

• 5 years, renewable

SEM short-term residence permit route for EU/EFTA nationals with an employment contract lasting from three to twelve months.

SEM admission route for non-EU/EFTA nationals who want to work in Switzerland. The official page says admission is limited to highly qualified managers, specialists, and other skilled professionals.

SEM factsheet route for EU/EFTA citizens working in Switzerland in a self-employed capacity.

• 5 years

SEM FAQ route for non-EU/EFTA nationals who want to work in Switzerland on a self-employed basis. Applicants must show that the activity will have a lasting positive impact on the Swiss labour market and submit a business plan with supporting financial documents.

SEM settlement permit route for EU/EFTA nationals after five or ten years of residence in Switzerland, depending on the applicable settlement rules.

SEM family reunification route for eligible family members of EU/EFTA nationals with Swiss residence or short-stay permits.

SEM residence route for economically inactive EU/EFTA nationals, including retirees and other self-supported residents.

• 5 years, renewable