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Post-Study Work Visa in Switzerland
Up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation. After that: work permit with a job offer (quota limits apply).
- Up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation
- Work permit with a job offer
- Program selection
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Post-Study Work Visa in Switzerland
Up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation. After that: work permit with a job offer (quota limits apply).
Official sources: State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)
Switzerland at a glance
- Work during study
- Up to 15 hours a week during term after six months
- Minimum pay
- No national minimum wage; some cantons (such as Geneva) set one
- After graduation
- Up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation
- Longer term
- Work permit with a job offer (quota limits apply); Settlement after qualifying years
Route
After graduation
Plan
Planning for work after your degree
- 01
Choose an eligible program
Check the program length and type qualify for post-study work before you enrol.
- 02
Build experience
Up to 15 hours a week during term after six months
- 03
Apply on time
Apply for the post-study permission before your student status ends.
- 04
Move to a work route
Work permit with a job offer (quota limits apply)
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Up to 15 hours a week during term after six months
No national minimum wage; some cantons (such as Geneva) set one
Up to 6 months to look for a job after graduation
Possible routes: Six months to look for work after graduation, Work permit with a job offer (quota limits apply) and Settlement after qualifying years.
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