Switzerland: Work Visas

On August 18, 2026, Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Security and Safety (MHAISS) announced that the new work permit for entrepreneurial activities would come into force on September 1, 2026.

Relocating to Switzerland involves navigating a complex web of immigration, employment, tax, and corporate law that affects both individuals and companies simultaneously. This comprehensive guide examines five critical questions that entrepreneurs, business owners, and corporations must address when planning a move to Switzerland, from establishing legal presence to ensuring proper tax domicile and maintaining operational substance.

In a recent ruling by the Supreme Court (S.24.0021. N) dated June 29, 2026, which overturned a ruling by the Antwerp Labor Court of Appeals, the Belgian Court of Cassation ruled that restricted stock units (RSUs) granted directly by a foreign company to employees of its subsidiary are to be considered salary and are therefore subject to social security contributions.

In the fall of 2024, we had already reported that the Italian government had mandated that, as of January 11, 2025, employers of applicants for work permits (work authorizations) subject to a quota should sign their residence contracts digitally rather than in person.

Recent investigations by the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), including an operation related to alleged corruption at the immigration office in West Jakarta, have led to operational disruptions at several immigration offices.

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Due to a housing shortage in Switzerland, an amendment to the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad (BewG, “Lex Koller”) is intended to impose stricter requirements on foreigners.

The Department of Home Affairs expanded access to the app to another 13 countries, making the app available in 47 countries. Further expansion is expected.

Greece has introduced a “Tech Visa” and a “Talent Visa,” thereby expanding its options for recruiting highly qualified foreign professionals.