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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 16.2026

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.

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 15.2026

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.

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 12.2026

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

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 11.2026

The Japanese government has introduced a new additional requirement for permanent residence (PR) applications, which recently came into effect immediately.

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Citizenship Law: Dual Citizenship In Switzerland – Rules, Advantages, And Disadvantages

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Vischer AG

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 10.2026

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 9.2026

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Non-EU Nationals With A Business Visa Explanation Of The 90 / 180-Day Rule With Calculation Of The Days

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 8.2026

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Registration Procedures After Relocation From Abroad: Differences Between EU / EFTA And Third-Country Nationals In Zurich, Basel, And Zug

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 6.2026

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 4.2026

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 40.2025

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 49.2025

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Episode 1: Hiring In Switzerland (Podcast)

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Travers Smith LLP

Credit Suisse AT1 Bonds: Federal Supreme Court To Review FINMA Write-Off (Video)

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EU Pharma Package: Fiscal Imports In The Supply Chain Compromise Proposal

Switzerland Healthcare

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Steuerthemen bei M&A-Transaktionen

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

ESG Desk Newsletter: Avoiding Climate-washing, Key Points For Practice

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Kellerhals Carrard

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 48.2025

On October 21, 2025, Switzerland and the United Kingdom extended the bilateral Services Mobility Agreement (SMA) for a further four years until December 31, 2029, with effect from December 1, 2025.

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 41.2025

The Argentine immigration authority has announced a procedural change that affects applications for work permits in the country, including temporary work permits...

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 51.2025

The digitization efforts are part of broader attempts to reduce processing times, as delays in case processing have been steadily increasing since 2017.

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 3.2026

Effective January 2026, the monthly employer contribution rate for Bahraini nationals employed in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has been increased by 1%, bringing the total contribution for employees...

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 2.2026

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Intra-Company Transfer Of A U.S. Specialist To Switzerland: Work Authorization, Visa Process And Organizational Challenges

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Insights NEWSLETTER Herbst / Fall 2025

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Latest Developments On The Berne Financial Services Agreement Between Switzerland And The United Kingdom

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 39.2025

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 38.2025

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 36.2025

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 35.2025

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Legal Challenges In Strengthening US Business Through The Use Of Employees From Switzerland

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 34.2025

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 36.2025

By ministerial decree of August 29, 2025, the French government updated the salary limits for residence permits in the "Talent" category, including a new standardized salary limit.

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 35.2025

The Department of Home Affairs has announced that holders of certain partner visas can submit their information for the permanent residence...

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Legal Challenges In Strengthening US Business Through The Use Of Employees From Switzerland

The US remains one of the most important markets for international companies. Many companies are currently considering how they can increase their...

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 34.2025

Am 14. August 2025 unterzeichnete der chinesische Ministerpräsident Li Qiang einen Erlass des Staatsrats, mit dem Änderungen der Vorschriften der Volksrepublik China über die Ein- und Ausreise von Ausländern verkündet wurden. Zu den Änderungen gehört die Aufnahme des K-Visums in die Liste der gewöhnlichen Visumkategorien

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Project-based Assignments In Switzerland: What Type Of Work Permit Is Required?

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Bali vs. Dubai – A Comparison For Gen Z Digital Nomads

Generation Z (born between approx. 1997 and 2012) has clear expectations when it comes to life as a digital nomad: flexibility, lifestyle, sustainability, creativity, community – and of course, fast internet.

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Best Practice: Digital Nomad From Third Country – "Maya Kapoor"

Maya Kapoor, age 34, is an Indian citizen and self-employed software developer. She runs a sole proprietorship based in Bangalore, developing web apps for international clients including two German start-ups and one US-based company

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 31.2025

Probation Periods: Extended to 4 months for regular staff, 8 months for managers; for fixedterm contracts, limited to half the contract duration.

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 30.2025

Sweden is expected to implement the following reforms to the so-called "Single Permit" on 21 May 2026, among other changes:

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 29.2025

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Digital Nomads 2025: Global Trends & Visa Opportunities

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 28.2025

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 27.2025

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Monthly Special - Case Study: Long-term Assignment Of A Swiss CFO With Family From Zurich, Switzerland To Sydney, Australia. - A Practical Example.

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A New Chapter Of Your Life In Switzerland? What Non-EU/EFTA Citizens Need To Know

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 26.2025

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 25.2025

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The 5 Strategic Pathways To A Swiss Residence Permit

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LINDEMANNLAW

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 24.2025

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 23.2025

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 21.2025

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 22.2025

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Monthly Special - Case Study: What Is The Current Status Of The "Digital Nomad Visa"?

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 20.2025

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