For non-EU/EFTA nationals, working in Switzerland means an employer-driven permit procedure before the D visa itself. Your part of the file — diplomas, CV, contract coherence — must be flawless when the employer files.
Nationals of visa-required countries; visa-exempt travellers for stays over 90 days or gainful activity. Not sure? The free assessment answers in three minutes.
Proof of financial means (bank statements, 3 months)
Employment contract
Employer’s assurance of permit application
Diplomas and CV
The process with MySwissVisa
Free assessment → personalised checklist → package order → professional review (1–3 business days per round) → you submit to the competent representation. Government fees always separate; decisions always the authorities’.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the authority take to decide?
National D procedures involve the representation and the cantonal authority; several weeks to a few months is normal depending on canton and season. The only accelerator that exists is a complete, coherent file from day one.
What official fees apply?
Visa fees are set by the authorities and paid to them or the external centre (VFS/TLS) directly — they are never included in our service prices, and no provider can waive them.
Can I apply for a Swiss work visa without an employer?
No — the permit application is filed by the Swiss employer with the cantonal authorities. What you can do alone is prepare: legalised diplomas, translated references and a coherent CV dramatically speed up the employer’s filing. That preparation is exactly our service.
MySwissVisa is an independent private service provider and is not affiliated with the Swiss government, any embassy, consulate, migration authority or visa application centre. Visa decisions are made exclusively by the competent authorities.
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