Immigration (Non-EU/EFTA)
Immigration Strategy

Immigration (Non-EU/EFTA).

Strategic navigation of Swiss quotas and complex third-country regulations.

35+ Years of Excellence
40+ Expert Consultants
100% Independent & Private
The Challenge

A strong, well-documented case.

For Third-Country nationals, Swiss permits go through quotas — preparation makes the difference.

Switzerland sets annual quotas for non-EU/EFTA citizens, and applications are reviewed at three levels (Commune, Canton, and Federal Bern). The cases that succeed are the ones where every document, every dependency, and every justification is in place from day one. We work with you and your employer to build a clear, complete file that gives the authorities everything they need to say yes.
What We Deliver
  • Quota strategy & timing
  • Intra-company & specialist transfers
  • Lump-sum tax residency setup
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Our Approach

What's Included.

01

Specialist & senior hires

Quota applications and intra-company transfers for highly-qualified non-EU professionals and senior hires.

02

Independent residency

Permits for financially independent non-EU residents aged 55+, typically combined with a lump-sum tax arrangement.

03

Direct liaison with the authorities

We deal directly with the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) and the cantonal labour and migration offices on your behalf.

Local Expertise

Challenges We Solve.

The Quota System

The Challenge

"The Swiss Federation releases strictly limited B and L permits for non-EU citizens annually."

How We Help

We time and present your application to maximize the probability of quota allocation, even late in the year.

Market Testing

The Challenge

"Swiss law requires employers to prove they could not find a suitable candidate in Switzerland or the EU."

How We Help

We guide your HR through the rigorous 'preference for domestic workers' documentation to satisfy labor authorities.

The Tax Link

The Challenge

"For wealthy non-working individuals, the permit is entirely dependent on cantonal fiscal agreements."

How We Help

We synchronize your permit application with a pre-negotiated tax ruling (Forfait Fiscal) with the cantonal tax administration.

Barbara Vulliet

Barbara Vulliet

Immigration Specialist

"In non-EU immigration, preparation and timing are everything."

Every move is personally supervised to ensure that the standards of care and precision associated with our family name are met with every single transition.

Your Journey

How It Works.

1

Honest feasibility check.

We start with a clear-eyed read on your chances given the current quotas, the canton involved, and your profile — so you can plan with realistic timelines.

2

Building the file.

We work with you and your employer to put together a complete dossier, including the letter of motivation that's central to every non-EU case.

3

Following the application.

We track the file as it moves through the cantonal labour office, the migration office, and the federal SEM in Bern, and answer any follow-up questions promptly.

4

Visa and arrival.

Once approved, we coordinate with the Swiss embassy in your home country for the entry visa and handle the registrations once you arrive.

Questions & Answers

Common Questions.

What defines a 'Highly Qualified' worker? +

Typically, individuals with a university degree, several years of professional experience, and a specific skill set that is verifiably scarce in the Swiss and EU labor markets.

What is the processing time for a non-EU permit? +

Because it requires three levels of approval (labor market, cantonal migration, federal migration), you should expect a timeline of 8 to 12 weeks.

Can non-EU entrepreneurs open a business and get a permit? +

Yes, but the barrier is high. The business must generate substantial economic interest (job creation, significant investments) for the specific canton. We assist in building these specialized business dossiers.

Get Started

Start Your Non-EU Strategy.

Every transition begins with a private conversation. Share your requirements and a senior consultant will respond within 24 hours.

All enquiries handled with absolute confidentiality
No commissions from third parties — 100% independent
Response within 24 hours by our team

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