Key Points

  • L and B permit quotas for 2022  

Overview

On 2 Dec. 2021, the government of Switzerland announced the work permit quotas for 2022 will remain the same for the European Union (EU)/European Free Trade Association (EFTA) nationals and non-EU/EFTA and United Kingdom nationals.

The quotas are as follows:  

B Permits 

  • B Permits for EU/EFTA nationals: 500  
  • B Permits for non-EU/EFTA nationals: 4,500 
  • B Permits for U.K. nationals: 2,100 
  • B permits for Croatian nationals: 250 

L Permits  

  • L Permits for EU/EFTA nationals: 3,000 
  • L Permits for Non-EU/EFTA nationals: 4,000 
  • L Permits for U.K. nationals: 1,400 
  • L Permits for Croatian nationals: 2,000 

For additional information and information on quota availability per quarter in 2022 click here.  

What are the Changes?

The work permit quota for B Permits and L Permits for 2022 were released by the government of Switzerland.  

Looking Ahead

Continue to check the government of Switzerland's website and Envoy's website for additional information and updates.

Originally published 6 December, 2021

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