Hi is it possible to work under the table while i am exploring Switzerland i am from Canada and visiting FR during summer.

I wouldn't recommend it, must be very uncomfortable

Seriously, yes you could work I suppose, cash in hand but it would be for things like cleaning jobs. Not sure how easy it will be to find anything...

It would be a bad idea... but hey, you're a grown up...

Thats ok i need somthing to get me by since i will be staying 6 months in switzerland and i hear its quite expensive.

Well get a real job... plenty of short term stuff where you get an "L" permit.

What about insurance in case of accidents?
Here for 6 months? You need health insurance.
And so on.

Or is your plan just to turn up, work cash in hand and contribute nothing?

Harsh perhaps, but everyone else I know here has come to work, filled in the forms, pays their taxes etc. Why should you expect to do different?

How do i obtain a L permit i dident know that i would be able to get a permit i dont mind contributing to the country i love switzerland. How do i apply for a permit?

Well we have an entire section to deal with permits - why don't you try over there? This was a thread asking about an under the table job. But I'll give you a hint - you don't get a permit without a job - a proper one.

Hi Goldstar. Since this really is about how to get a permit so you can get a job , I've moved your thread to the Permits/Visas/Government section.

What brings you to Switzerland?

Have you thought about au pair work? That should be fairly easy for you to get if you're native English speaking, and a permit is then straightforward as well, depending on your age.

I have a lot of family and friends in switzerland i like to visit them i was in zurich in 2002 and what can i say beautiful country whats a pair work?

An au pair is a live-in nanny. Depending on your age, you may qualify to do this and can live here for up to a couple of years. There are plenty of sites online for agencies that can help you get started.

Boy, you never pause when you speak?

Thanks you evilshell i actually googled it i found lots of information