L EU/EFTA — L Permit - Short-Term Work for EU/EFTA Nationals

The L Permit provides short-term residence for EU/EFTA nationals with employment contracts of 3–364 days in Switzerland. Under the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons, it bypasses quota restrictions and streamlines access to the Swiss labor market for temporary workers. qualification requires Swiss employment, health insurance, and EU/EFTA nationality.

The permit lasts up to 364 days, tied directly to employment contract duration and extendable within that ceiling. Application fee is CHF 65. Spouses work without restrictions. The permit can convert to a B permit for longer-term employment. Processing times vary by canton; registration with local authorities within 14 days of arrival is required.

This visa is ideal for EU/EFTA professionals on fixed-term contracts—engineers, consultants, seasonal workers—who need streamlined entry for project work or temporary assignments under one year.