Work Permit
For when do I need to request a valid Work Permit?
For this reason we will guide you in submitting your request before this date.
Who’s entitled to work with a Manpower contract?
According to the Swiss Law, agencies can hire with a temporary contract Swiss Citizens and candidates with UE-27/AELE citizenship.
If you should have a non UE27-AELE citizenship nor a valid work permit, unfortunately a work permit cannot be issued with a temporary contract.
What is the process to obtain a valid Work Permit?
The process can change following the Canton you live in.
Canton Vaud form:
https://www.vd.ch/population/population-etrangere/entree-et-sejour#c2083945
Canton Neuchâtel procedure:
https://www.ne.ch/autorites/DEAS/SMIG/main-d-oeuvre/ue-aele/Pages/UE-AELE.aspx
At the moment I have a Student Permit (B), does this allow me to work for a temporary assignment through Manpower?
Since we are a temporary placement agency, even if you have a Student Permit (B), you will need to request an authorization to obtain a work permit.
If you should have a non UE27-AELE citizenship, unfortunately this won’t be possible.
I need to work abroad, what should I do?
Before planning a business trip abroad, you must first inform your Manpower team, who will ask you to fill in the form Application to remain subject to Swiss social insurance legislation during the temporary exercise of a professional activity abroad
This is only valid for travels within the EU/EFTA.
We would like to draw attention to the fact that there is no agreement between Switzerland and third-party countries on the maintenance of social insurance. As a result, we cannot authorize you to work from any country outside of EU/EFTA. In the event of illness or accident, Manpower’s insurance policies would not cover the case.