Swiss Confederation
Swiss Confederation visa salary thresholds
Switzerland does not set a national salary floor for third-country B permits. Cantonal authorities check that salary and conditions are customary for the role, region, and sector as part of the labour-market test.
Last checked 27 June 2026. Every figure is mapped to a primary government source and re-verified over time; recorded changes appear in the changelog.
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Switzerland?
Swiss Confederation does not publish one fixed national salary floor for B permit third-country national - customary salary test. Official source note: No single federal numeric floor. The Swiss employer must show salary and working conditions customary for the location, profession, and sector, and must pass the priority/labour-market test..
Source checked against SEM - Non-EU/EFTA nationals on 27 June 2026.
Threshold table
| Route | Amount | ~USD | In force since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B permit third-country national - customary salary test# No single federal numeric floor. The Swiss employer must show salary and working conditions customary for the location, profession, and sector, and must pass the priority/labour-market test. Full B Permit — Third-Country National (Aufenthaltsbewilligung) guide → | No fixed published floor | — | 2026-06-22 | SEM - Non-EU/EFTA nationals |
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Visa Atlas, "Swiss Confederation visa salary thresholds", https://visaatlas.org/salary-thresholds/switzerland. Last checked 27 June 2026.
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How often this changes
The practical floor changes by canton, occupation, seniority, collective agreement, and quota context rather than by one national salary table.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum salary to qualify for a work visa in Switzerland?
Switzerland does not set a national salary floor for third-country B permits. Cantonal authorities check that salary and conditions are customary for the role, region, and sector as part of the labour-market test.
How often do Switzerland salary thresholds change?
The practical floor changes by canton, occupation, seniority, collective agreement, and quota context rather than by one national salary table.
Does meeting the headline threshold guarantee approval?
No. Headline floors are one of several criteria. Most jurisdictions also apply an occupation-specific going rate, character and health checks, and — for sponsored routes — employer/sponsor compliance. Failing any one of these can lead to refusal even where salary is above the threshold.
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