How the Ci Permit can help family members of staff of international organizations in Switzerland, get access to the Swiss Job market.
If you’re a family member of a staff of an international organization on a mission in Switzerland, the Ci Permit simplifies accessing the Swiss job market.
This special authorization opens doors to employment without the usual Swiss labor constraints.
Here’s what makes the Ci Permit unique and how it benefits international families:
1. Who Qualifies for it
Family members of holders of specific FDFA legitimation cards (types B, C, D, E, G, I, L, P, and R) are eligible for a Ci Permit, provided they live in Switzerland with the principal beneficiary. It applies to spouses and children under 21, simplifying their access to Swiss employment.
2. No Swiss Labour Market Restrictions
With a Ci Permit, you’re exempt from Switzerland’s usual labor market regulations:
This makes job applications and hiring smoother for you and potential employers, an advantage rarely available to foreign nationals in Switzerland.
3. Easy Transition to Employment
Once you secure a job or consulting contract, simply submit the employment agreement and an application for the Ci Permit to the Population Office in your canton.
You’re allowed to start working immediately and with the added flexibility of renewing the permit as long as the principal beneficiary maintains their official role.
4. Tax and Insurance Requirements
While holders maintain certain privileges, employment under the Ci Permit makes you subject to:
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