WORK ABROAD · SWITZERLAND

Swiss Young Professionals Agreements

Swiss Young Professionals Agreements grants up to 18 months of paid professional practice in Switzerland to nationals of the countries covered by a bilateral agreement.

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At a glance

TypeWork and career mobility
DestinationSwitzerland
DurationUp to 18 months
LanguageWorkplace language
Official sourceOfficial programme information ↗

Programme highlights

✓ Age 18–35✓ Up to 18 months✓ Workplace language

About Swiss Young Professionals Agreements

Swiss Young Professionals Agreements grants up to 18 months of paid professional practice in Switzerland to nationals of the countries covered by a bilateral agreement. Its practical value lies in creating a clearer route into an international labour market, whether through vacancies, recruitment support, a placement or mobility funding. Conditions remain programme- and employer-specific, so the official criteria and timing should be checked before making financial commitments.

Eligibility criteria

  • AudienceEmployed / planning a career break
  • Age limit18–35
  • QualificationHigher education
  • Language requirementWorkplace language

Important to know

Not open to EU/EFTA nationals under this route; partner-country list applies

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