Interns from the EU/EFTA area

Registration procedure for internships of max. 90 days: For internships up to a max. period of 90 days, interns from the EU/EFTA area only need to be registered by the employer: Information and form

For internships of more than 90 days interns must register with local authorities where they live with their employment contract within 14 days of their arrival in Switzerland. They will then receive a short-term residence permit (“L-Bewilligung”) for the duration of their internship.

Interns from third countries

IAESTE Switzerland organises visas and/or residence and work permits for these interns.

To ensure that the permit is ready in time, we must submit the application to the authorities at least six weeks prior to starting work. Please contact your IAESTE committee to make sure the proces is started in time and provide all necessary documents beforehand.