Immigration guidance for the Canton of Zurich
Published 31 March 2026
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Work permit applications
Work permit applications in the canton of Zurich must be submitted via the , which requires registration through a Zürikonto account.
For transferring to the Swiss branch of a UK-based company, or working for a Swiss company on a Swiss employment contract, as well as for applications for providing long term services to a Swiss client, the application must include all required information and documents.
The form asks for:
- personal information (name, date of birth, nationality, address, marital status, parents’ names, dependents)
- employer information (company name, contact person, billing address in Switzerland, type and duration of employment, employer’s registered office, work location)
- details about the stay in Switzerland (length, address, previous stays, embassy for visa if needed)
In addition to the required form you will need to provide copies of your:
- employment contract or assignment agreement
- passport
- CV
- relevant qualifications
Contact
Labour market authority
Amt für Wirtschaft
Bereich Arbeitsbewilligungen
Walchestrasse 19
Postfach
8090 Zürich
Alternatively, you can telephone +41 43 259 49 49.
Migration office:
Migrationsamt des Kantons Zürich
Berninastrasse 45
Postfach
8090 Zürich
Alternatively, you can telephone +41 43 259 88 00.