Authorization in letter form (BIB)

Legal basis:

• Art. 14 of the Free Movement of Persons Act (PFZG, LGBl. 2009 No. 348) applies to EEA and CH nationals

• Art. 22a in conjunction with Art. 24a of the Foreign Nationals Act (AuG, LGBl. 2008 No. 311) applies to non-EEA and non-Chinese nationals

Scope of application:

All nationals who are not resident in the immediate border area and who are unable to work as cross-border commuters

Terms of validity:

The complete application must be submitted to the Migration and Passport Office no later than 14 days before the planned start of employment

General information:

The permit in letter form is used for the distributed presence of the employee. During the period of validity of 12 months, a maximum presence of 180 days (with at least 50% gainful employment) is possible. The general visa regulations remain reserved. Information on the current visa regulations can be found at www.sem.admin.ch.