Switzerland has a free economy, open markets and capital, competitive industries, a sound legal system, numerous research institutions, emphasis on R&D and innovation, excellent infrastructure, close economic and trade relations with countries around the world, and the types and industries of foreign investment are basically There are no special restrictions, and it is a good springboard for foreign businessmen to enter other European markets. Switzerland is not a member state of the European Union, and wages, various social benefits, insurance costs and living prices are higher than other European countries. Therefore, labor-intensive or low-value-added production or processing industries are not suitable to be established in Switzerland.
Switzerland is very competitive with high-tech products such as pharmaceuticals and chemicals, watches, precision instruments, medical equipment, automated machinery, and genetic engineering. The Swiss-made brand is well-known internationally. Foreign companies can strengthen cooperation with Swiss businessmen and use the Swiss global brand thinking. And global management experience to carry out the brand transformation of foreign companies, strengthen innovative design, and establish the international image of foreign companies' brands and consumer trust.
1. Swiss visa, residence and immigration regulations:
Switzerland is a Schengen visa country. Chinese citizens who stay in Switzerland for no more than 3 months and do not work during their stay do not need to apply for a visa; if they want to stay in Switzerland for more than 3 months or work during their stay, they must go to the local state government. Immigration clearance. There are three types of work permits: short-term residence (less than 1 year), long-term residence (residence for a limited period, such as between 2 and 5 years) and permanent residence (indefinite period).
Employed persons must apply for a work permit from the immigration office of the local state government. Although the application of foreigners to reside in Switzerland is decided by the local governments, the federal government also has the veto power. In addition, immigrants who apply for a residence permit must register their residence at the Resident Registration Office of the Foreign Affairs Bureau of their place of residence within one week after entering the country.
Anyone intending to immigrate to Switzerland should consult the respective state economic development agencies in advance regarding the application procedures and processing time. Short-term residence permit (i.e. L-type permit) is limited to holding important and key positions in the company, such as during company establishment, training of new employees and professionals of multinational companies, etc. The period is limited to 12 months and can be extended for 24 months , family members can be brought; but if the trainee is a new employee training, the validity period is only 12 to 18 months, and family members are not allowed, and the trainee is limited by the "annual license quota".
Long-term residence (i.e. Type B permit) works and lives in Switzerland throughout the year in the form of employment, and at the same time has a fixed domicile in Switzerland, can go through the extension procedures before the expiration of the residence period, can bring family members, and is allowed to change jobs and places of residence. The number of places is limited by the "Annual License Quota". Permanent residence (ie C permit) can be applied for those who have lived in Switzerland for more than 10 consecutive years. Those with permanent residence are no longer subject to labor market restrictions and have the right to operate independently (for example, as an employer).
Chinese citizens who want to immigrate to Switzerland must meet the requirement of living in Switzerland for 12 years (the period of residence between the ages of 10 and 20 will be doubled), have integrated into the local life in Switzerland, be familiar with Swiss lifestyle customs and traditions, and abide by Swiss laws , pose no threat to Swiss domestic and international security, etc. Foreign spouses of Swiss citizens and children of Swiss couples who are not Swiss citizens can enjoy simplified immigration treatment. Foreign spouses who have lived in Switzerland for 5 years and have been married for 3 years can apply for immigration through simplified procedures.
2. Hiring foreign employees
Because citizens of non-EU and non-EFTA member states are regulated by the "Entry Regulations", such as preferential admission of Swiss citizens, preventing Swiss companies from driving down wages and annual quotas for people allowed to enter. If a business owner in Switzerland wants to hire a citizen of a non-EU/EFTA member state, the employer should apply to the immigration office and the labor office of the state government where the company is located, check the relevant documents and employment contracts for the foreign employee to be hired, and submit that the company cannot. Found suitable candidates in Switzerland, and also unable to train suitable employees within a certain period of time and other supporting documents.
3. Children's education
In addition to public schools, the Swiss education system has many private schools. There are more than 260 private schools in Switzerland with more than 100,000 students. International schools in Switzerland are very important for employees working in foreign companies. Children of foreign employees who stay in Switzerland for a short period of time can choose to study in international schools. The valid graduation diploma provided by the Swiss International School can be smoothly connected to other schools. In addition, Swiss boarding schools are world-renowned, but their tuition fees are expensive, their admission standards are high, and they are known for their high quality, strict discipline and internationalization. For more information on Swiss private schools, please refer to the "Swiss Federation of Private Schools" (www.swiss-schools.ch), "Swiss Private School Registration" (www.swissprivateschoolregister.com) and "Swiss International Schools Organization" (www.swiss-schools.ch) .sgischools.com) each of the sites.
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