Federal Act on Foreign Nationals and IntegrationEnglish is not an official language of the Swiss Confederation. This translation is provided for information purposes only and has no legal force. |
Art. 11 Permit requirement for period of stay with gainful employment
1Foreign nationals who wish to work in Switzerland require a permit irrespective of the period of stay. They must apply to the competent authority at the planned place of employment for this permit. 2Gainful employment is any salaried or self-employed activity that is normally carried out for payment, irrespective of whether payment is made. 3In the case of salaried employment, the application for a permit must be submitted by the employer. |