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Permit for people who work in Switzerland but live in a neighbouring country, returning home at least weekly. For employed EU/EFTA commuters the G permit matches the contract length (3–12 months) or is valid 5 years for longer/open-ended contracts.
Employed or self-employed people resident in a neighbouring state who commute to work in Switzerland.
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Cross-border commuters have occupational and geographic mobility across all of Switzerland, so you can generally change jobs and work region within the country.
You must reside outside Switzerland and return there as a rule daily, or at least once per week, while working in Switzerland.
Yes, but only under strict conditions: a permanent residence permit in a neighbouring country, at least 6 months' residence in the border zone, and labour-market approval.
Authorities may request evidence of regular return travel, such as train tickets or toll/road receipts, to confirm you meet the weekly-return rule.
For EU/EFTA nationals it is generally valid five years with a permanent or 1-year-plus contract; shorter contracts get a permit matching the employment period.
The G permit is for people who live in a neighbouring country and work in Switzerland, returning home at least weekly; for employed EU/EFTA commuters it matches the contract length (3–12 months) or is valid five years for longer or open-ended contracts.
No. The G permit does not grant long-term residence in Switzerland and does not provide a right to family reunification there.
