For non European Union (EU) / European Free Trade Association (EFTA) nationals, the Swiss immigration process is complex and very decentralised.  Each Swiss canton has a certain amount of autonomy over immigration into its canton and non European Union (EU) / European Free Trade Association (EFTA) nationals are subject to quotas limiting the number of permits available.

Packimpex's immigration professionals can assist fully with work and residence permit applications for non EU/EFTA nationals by both advising on the documents and information required to support the application and by preparing and submitting the application to the appropriate cantonal and federal immigration authorities together with all the necessary justifying documents and arguments.  

Processing times for work and residence permits vary depending on the canton, but between eight and twelve weeks is generally the average in a new hire situation.