Travelling outside Switzerland with a work VISA

pamu · #1 30.04.2012, 12:26

I'll be coming to Switzerland with a work visa for period of six months. ( For my internship).

I want to know whether I can travel to other neighboring countries like France with this work visa ??
If no, will I have to take a Schengen visa.
I just want go there for a day or two. Not for any business matters. Just to visit them.

jrspet · #2 30.04.2012, 12:29

Visa = to enter the country ( CH )

Residence / Work Permit = to stay ( reside ) and work in CH

It depends what kind of residence permit you receive from the Cantonal authorities ( for example, a B residence permit will allow you to do visit Schengen countries ).

Admin.ch

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	5. Travelling in the Schengen area with a Swiss residence permit I have a Swiss residence permit. Do I still require a visa for the Schengen area? What about Great Britain and Ireland? The agreement with the Schengen member states came into operational force on 12 December 2008. Third state nationals in possession of a Swiss permit B, C, L and Ci may visit the Schengen area for up to 90 days without a visa, providing they carry with them their foreign nationals permit and a valid travel document. Please note that Great Britain and Ireland are not part of the Schengen area and you therefore require visas for these two countries.

pamu · #3 30.04.2012, 12:39

Thanks a lot for the quick reply.

I'll be working at EPFL. It is a summer internship programme at EPFL.

So will they be giving me the work permit ?
Or will I have to apply for it as well (like visa)?

jrspet · #4 30.04.2012, 12:50

Best if you asked EPFL.