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SWITZERLAND: Federal Government Reach Deal with Brussels over Immigration
December 21, 2015
Switzerland"s immigration policy is currently under review as a deal regarding restrictions of migrants from within the European Union is reportedly close to completion. Last year, Swiss voters approved immigration quotas on EU citizens despite the fact that this goes…
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: EU Immigration Beneficial to Economy
November 26, 2015
Following on from the results of their national election, which saw the anti-immigration Swiss People"s party (SVP) win the largest proportion of seats in the Swiss lower house, a study conducted by the Swiss Cities Association has confirmed that immigration…
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Quotas for Work Permits in 2016
November 19, 2015
The Swiss government has recently announced their immigration quotas for 2016. The quota is specifically for highly qualified workers from non-European Union countries, as well as for assignees from EU/EFTA states. The quotas are imposed on long term residence permits…
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Election Won by Anti-Immigration Party
October 22, 2015
In a week where Canada elected a clear Liberal majority to oust the sitting Conservative party, the Swiss People"s Party (SVP), an anti-immigration party in Switzerland, won the largest share of votes during the national parliamentary election with a record…
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Government Reduction in Work Permit Quota Hits Short Term Visa Applicants
August 13, 2015
In December 2014 the Ordinance on Admission, Stay and Employment that determines the level of skilled migration to Switzerland was amended to lower the quota for both B and L permits for each quarter. Nearly a year down the line…
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Voters Reject Immigration Cap and Reduce Work Permit Quota
December 2, 2014
Swiss voters have rejected proposals to cut net migration to no more than 0.2% of the population, citing it would have been bad for the economy. Only 26% of voters supported the proposals, arguing it would have reduced pressure on…
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Voters back to limit the number of EU immigrants
February 14, 2014
Switzerland held a referendum on European Union immigration on Sunday 9th February. Currently, the country allows unrestricted entry and residence to European Union nationals- this is a key principle of the European Union, known as "free movement of workers". With…
Read MoreSwitzerland imposes new immigration limits on EU states
April 26, 2013
This week, the Swiss government announced a twelve month cap on the number of nationals from European Union (EU) states who can obtain long term residence permits to live in Switzerland. The move has caused considerable controversy, since although Switzerland…
Read MoreSwitzerland introduces controversial new quotas for Long Term 2004 EU8 Nationals
May 24, 2012
Background Having voted against EEA membership in a referendum in 1992 and against EU membership in 2001, Switzerland has since maintained its relationships with the European Union through an extensive series of bilateral agreements. These agreements apply to freedom of…
Read MoreEUROPEAN UNION – Reminder of Upcoming Entry-Exit System (EES)
October 21, 2024
Changes to travelling in Europe are due to take place in 2024 and 2025 with the introduction of the Entry-Exit System (EES)
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