Switzerland
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Overview
Capital
Bern
Currency
CHF
Continent
Europe
Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Switzerland.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Switzerland
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Visa Free | 90 days |
| United States | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Austria | Visa Free | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | — |
| Croatia | Visa Free | — |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | — |
| Czechia | Visa Free | — |
| Denmark | Visa Free | — |
| Estonia | Visa Free | — |
Detailed visa guides for Switzerland
Monthly costs
Zurich
Rent (center)
2,200 CHF/mo
Groceries
500 CHF/mo
Transport
87 CHF/mo
Est. Monthly Total
2,987 CHF/mo
Work Permits
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L Permit (Short-term Residence)
Duration: Up to 1 year, renewable once
Workers with an employment contract up to 1 year
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B Permit (Residence Permit)
Duration: 1 year (non-EU) or 5 years (EU/EFTA), renewable
Workers with an employment contract of 1+ years or self-employed persons
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C Permit (Settlement Permit)
Duration: Permanent, renewed every 5 years
Long-term residents after 5-10 years (depending on nationality)
Salary & Tax
Income Tax Range
0% – 12%
Social Security (Employee)
0.063%
Federal tax only. Cantonal and municipal taxes vary significantly (effective total 20-40%). Social security includes AHV/IV/EO (~5.3%) and ALV (~1.1%).
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