Switzerland is not part of the EU (European Union), but it does enjoy a lot of its benefits due to its participation in the EFTA (European Free Trade Association).The EFTA countries (Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) are joined with the EU through the EEA (European Economic Area), and as such, there is free movement and a free market between all of the member countries on those agreements.

You apply for a residence permit at the cantonal immigration office of the canton you want to immigrate to. Switzerland consists of 26 cantons who are responsible for issuing residence permits and work authorisation to the immigrants who want to take up residency in that particular canton!

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Switzerland is attempting to curb the number of non-EU/EFTA immigrants it receives every year. To that end, it has imposed strict annual limitations in regards to how many residence and work permits it grants to non-EU/EFTA citizens. Furthermore, if you are not an EU/EFTA citizen, you will most likely need to apply for a Swiss long-stay (national) visa to be allowed entry to the country in the first place. Only after you receive your long-stay visa, you can enter Switzerland and proceed to apply for a Swiss residence permit.