Estimates are that there will be a shortage of around 460,000 full-time employees in Switzerland by 2035.
Hiring non-EU talent is challenging enough. Work permit processes shouldn’t slow you down.
PermitPro helps Swiss tech companies and candidates streamline and accelerate work permit applications.
This ensures employers onboard top non-EU hires without delays or compliance risk, and candidates start their new roles faster with support throughout the process.
Switzerland’s work permit application process and documentation requirements are Canton-specific and subject to Federal and Canton quotas. The application process can be complex, slow, and full of red tape, especially for tech companies hiring non-EU talent. If bureaucracy is slowing your growth, it’s time to transform processes and unlock borders for your non-EU hires.
PermitPro makes it manageable. From initial assessment to final approval, our team handles every step, ensuring speed, accuracy, and full compliance with Swiss labor and immigration laws. Whether you’re a growing startup, scale-up or an established firm, we help you focus on your business instead of paperwork.
→ Speed: Faster approvals through experienced system navigation
→ Compliance: Adherence to Swiss labor and immigration laws
→ Simplicity: Complete documentation validation and submission support
→ Confidence: Transparent updates and peace of mind throughout
2026 calendar year - The Swiss Federal Council has kept the national quota figures for non-EU/EFTA nationals unchanged from 2025. B permits: 4,500 - L permits: 4,000
We combine regulatory expertise with practical automation to create a faster, easier, and fully compliant experience for Swiss technology firms.
→ Format compliance through provided templates
→ Document and process validation prior to application submission
→ Reduced waiting times for approvals
→ Minimized compliance risks
→ Personalized guidance from start to finish
→ General informational guidance on travel, arrival, and relocation matters
PermitPro is the partner trusted by Swiss tech companies to optimize permit processes for their non-EU hires.
We understand that every non-EU work permit application is unique. Our services cover the entire application journey from start to finish, including strategy, document validation, submission, coordination with candidates where needed, and communication with the relevant authorities.
We manage each case individually to reduce the risk of delays or rejection and to ensure a smooth, compliant process for both employers and candidates.
→ Work permit strategy and feasibility assessment (EU/EFTA vs. non-EU/EFTA; L and B, and C permit implications and timelines)
→ Case viability checks and tailored application roadmap
→ Validation and comprehensive review of submitted documentation
→ Optimizing of employer documentation (labour market justification, job descriptions, salary benchmarks, company documentation)
→ Preparation and submission of complete applications to the relevant Cantonal authority
→ Coordination and communication with the relevant authorities
→ Project management of each case (checklists, deadlines, document collection, candidate and HR guidance)
→ Ongoing status updates and communication of outcomes to the customer
"For tech companies building a proactive international talent and recruitment strategy is no longer a 'nice to have' but a strategic necessity."
Our once-off fee covers the entire process. The fee depends on how complex the application is. This is usually influenced by:
→ Whether the candidate resides in Switzerland or based outside the country.
→ The management level of the role.
Our fees range between CHF 2,500 - CHF 4,500. If a case is found viable and the application is submitted but ultimately denied, we will issue the Customer a voucher for one additional application free of charge for the same or a comparable case.
For a quick assessment of your case validity and an estimate of your costs, click the Free Assessment link below and fill in a few details. You’ll get a personalized response from PermitPro within 24 hours.
Optimizes hiring pathways to top tech talent outside Switzerland. (Independent collaborator)
