Swiss Federal Council Keeps 2026 Work-Permit Quotas Unchanged for Non-EU Talent
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Bern Warns Croatian Hires Could Face Fresh Work-Permit Quotas in 2026
Switzerland has signalled it could re-impose work-permit quotas on Croatian nationals from January 2026 if 2025 immigration figures breach agreed thresholds. Companies relying on Croatian talent should accelerate filings or explore alternative permit categories before a possible cap is announced in mid-January.
Federal Council Freezes 2026 Work-Permit Quotas for Non-EU Talent
Switzerland will keep its existing cap of 8,500 permits for third-country specialists and maintain separate quotas for EU/EFTA service providers and UK nationals in 2026. The freeze gives employers continuity but heightens the race for allocations in talent-hungry cantons.