Switzerland: Work Visas

If you want to marry a Swiss citizen or a person resident in Switzerland, the first question is not only where the wedding should take place. It is whether your immigration position is stronger before or after the marriage legally exists.

A Swiss Schengen visa refusal can be frustrating because the decision often arrives on a short standard form with one or more boxes ticked. The form matters legally, but it may not explain the factual concern that led to the refusal. Before deciding whether to object, reapply or rebuild the evidence, the applicant should identify what the Swiss authority was not persuaded about.

Switzerland does not grant residence simply because a non-EU/EFTA national is wealthy and wishes to retire here. Substantial assets may support an application, but they do not replace the need to show genuine retirement, special personal ties to Switzerland, no gainful activity and a credible Swiss residence plan.

The visa entitles the holder to short-term business stays in the Schengen area and is subject to the legal limit of a maximum of 90 days within a period of 180 days, even if the holder has a valid 120-day permit. Before entering the country, Burcu must check that the Schengen regulations are being complied...

The Chinese government has tightened enforcement of average wage standards for work permit applications nationwide.

For relocation companies, a thorough understanding of registration and permit procedures following a move from abroad is essential. Clients—whether international specialists, executives, or their families—expect legally compliant, efficient, and forward-looking support.

The US remains one of the most important markets for international companies. Many companies are currently considering how they can increase their...

Am 14. August 2025 unterzeichnete der chinesische Ministerpräsident Li Qiang einen Erlass des Staatsrats, mit dem Änderungen der Vorschriften der Volksrepublik China über die Ein- und Ausreise von Ausländern verkündet wurden. Zu den Änderungen gehört die Aufnahme des K-Visums in die Liste der gewöhnlichen Visumkategorien

Project assignments, especially those that are cross-border or take place in regulated industries, are often subject to complex legal requirements for approval.