EU-17/EFTA

Citizens of France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxemburg, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, have full rights to freedom of movement since June 1, 2007. No more transitional measures apply. However, if labor immigration from EU countries should become excessive (more than 10 percent of the average of the previous three years), Switzerland has reserved the option of reintroducing quotas until May 31, 2014 (specific safeguard clause).

For detailed information on short-term employment (for example service providers), go to:

 
Go the right hand side of this page for information on the various residence categories and points to consider if you are planning to move to Switzerland.