Switzerland freezes 2026 work-permit quotas, giving employers rare planning certainty
The Federal Council has left Switzerland’s headline work-permit ceilings unchanged for 2026: 8 500 slots for non-EU/EFTA talent plus separate envelopes for posted EU/EFTA service-providers and UK nationals. The unusually early decision gives multinationals 13 months of visibility and allows HR teams to align 2026 staffing plans with quota availability. Bottlenecks remain likely in high-demand cantons, so early filings and active quota monitoring are still essential.
Dec 4, 2025
