Student visas are issued much like permits for foreign workers, with students from European countries enjoying more relaxed procedures than those from third states.
EU/EFTA nationals
Within 14 days of arriving in Switzerland EU/EFTA nationals must register with local authoritiesExternal link in the town where they will live to apply for a residence permit.
Applicants must prove they have health insurance and enough funds to cover living costs. They must prove they have come to Switzerland to study full time and that they are properly enrolled at a university or a recognised college.
A residence permit will usually be issued for the duration of the programme but may need to be renewed each year until the completion of the studies, depending on the student’s situation.
Students can hold jobs, but for no more than 15 hours a week. Otherwise they are considered employed and must apply for a work permit.
A spouse and dependent children may join the student in Switzerland. Family members may also work. However, the student must show that he or she has enough resources to support any family members, including adequate living space.
Third-state applicants
Students from non-EU/EFTA member states must apply for a visa at the Swiss embassy or consulate in their home country. Please visit the foreign ministry’s website to find Swiss missionsExternal link around the world.
The application must include a certificate from the school or institution to be attended, proof of payment of school fees and means of support during studies, a written commitment that the student will leave Switzerland upon completion of the programme, as well as a CV. Swiss authorities may also organise a language test to make sure the student is able to follow lessons.
The cantons are responsible for issuing the permits. For detailed information on the application procedure (where to apply, which form to fill in, how long it takes etc.), please contact the relevant cantonal migration officeExternal link.
Here are further detailsExternal link on immigration issues and visas for those wanting to study in Switzerland.
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A visa is an official stamp in your passport authorizing you to travel, work, or study in that country for a specified length of time. All countries, including the US, require a work permit visa for foreign workers; employers will not hire you without one.
The document will be void if the travel period exceeds six months. In conclusion, an Entry permit is issued for those foreigners who have the work of a less period.In contrast, a Residency visa is issued to those willing to work for a more extended period. The fee for application and procedure also differ.
Nonimmigrant visa holders are typically required to have a work permit (EAD) before being hired to work in the U.S. In most cases, lawful or conditional permanent residents and nonimmigrants authorized to work in the U.S. for a specific employer may not need a work permit.
What is the H-1B Visa Category? The H-1B is a temporary (nonimmigrant) visa category that allows employers to petition for "highly educated" foreign professionals to work in “specialty occupations” that require at least a bachelor's degree or the equivalent.
Each country has a different agreement with the U.S. and visas vary in validity from two months to several years and may allow the visa holder just one or two entries into the U.S. or multiple entries, allowing him or her to travel back and forth an unlimited number of times while the visa is valid.
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