Swiss Parliament Passes Landmark Immigration Overhaul Introducing Annual Work-Permit Ceilings
ETIAS Fee for Switzerland and Schengen Partners Set to Triple to €20 from January 2026
Zurich Airport Completes Roll-Out of EU Entry/Exit System—Biometrics Now Mandatory for All Non-EU Arrivals
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Swiss Parliament Passes Landmark Immigration Reform: Annual Permit Ceilings & Nationwide Biometric Border Checks
Parliament has overhauled Switzerland’s immigration law, introducing annual numerical ceilings for work permits and extending mandatory biometric border checks from airports to land crossings. The change gives businesses earlier visibility but could lengthen border commutes and tighten talent supply, making early quota planning essential.
ETIAS Fee for Switzerland and Schengen Area to Triple to €20 from 1 January 2026
Switzerland will increase the ETIAS travel-authorisation fee from €7 to €20 on 1 January 2026, mirroring a Schengen-wide decision. The extra revenue funds cybersecurity and data-sharing upgrades, while companies face higher upfront costs for frequent travellers.