Working permit for a wife of an international student

arins · #1 15.01.2007, 10:45

Hi all,
I stumbled upon this site by accident while looking for an information on working permit for myself.

My husband, a non-EU, has been studying in Geneve for the past 3 months and will continue for at least the next 2 years. I am planning to join him within the next 2 months.

Is it possible to obtain a working permit for me, also a non-EU, as a dependant, or would it be better if I try to find a job first before moving?

Thanks
arins

Shorrick Mk2 · #2 15.01.2007, 11:05

	Quote:	arins
	Hi all, I stumbled upon this site by accident while looking for an information on working permit for myself. My husband, a non-EU, has been studying in Geneve for the past 3 months and will continue for at least the next 2 years. I am planning to join him within the next 2 months. Is it possible to obtain a working permit for me, also a non-EU, as a dependant, or would it be better if I try to find a job first before moving? Thanks arins

Well if your husband is studying, I would guess he doesn't actually have a work permit - so no provision for you to get one as a dependent.

ChrisW · #3 15.01.2007, 13:07

I remembered reading something about this before, and I've managed to tracke down this document that someone posted in response to a previous thread. It is a handbook for new students at ETH, a university in Zurich. Your question is answered on pages 59-60. Sorry to give you bad news, but it does not look very promising for spouses of students to get a work permit:

"You have no right to bring your family with you. However if your revenue is high enough and you have at least a two room apartment, you can get permission to bring your spouse or children with you. However they are not allowed to work in Switzerland. If you have a child during the course of your Ph.D. you might have difficulties getting a residence permit for the baby."