Swiss Government Freezes 2026 Work-Permit Quotas for Non-EU Talent
The Federal Council has decided to keep Switzerland’s 2026 work-permit quotas unchanged, giving employers continued access to 8 500 authorisations for third-country specialists and preserving special quotas for EU/EFTA service providers and UK citizens. The move averts an immediate talent squeeze and provides certainty for mobility planners, although political pressure to reduce immigration remains high.
Nov 30, 2025
