Switzerland Working Holiday Visa Information

Citizens of full European (EFTA, EEA) Member Countries are able to look for work for up to three months and work without the need for a work permit in Switzerland.

Citizens the New EU Member Countries (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Estonia or Latvia) require a residence/work permit even if the duration of their employment is for less than three months.

Switzerland currently has a Youth Mobility Program available to Canadians

In order to be eligible you have to be a Canadian Citizen between the age of 18 and 35 (incl.), and

• have a secondary education and have completed a 2-year training, OR
• study at a post-secondary institution, OR
• have completed your post-secondary studies

For more information please visit visit The Federal Department Of Foreign Affairs Web Site

General Switzerland Visa Information

If you intend to visit Switzerland, on holiday, a business trip, to study, work, volunteer or as an emigrant you should get up to date and accurate information from the official website of Switzerland Department Of Foreign Affairs

For up to date information on visa requirements, you can also check with the Embassy or Consulate of Switzerland before you travel.

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