Hi!


I've been visiting the forums for a while and they've been a very useful source of information. Unfortunately this time I didn't manage to find the exact info I was looking for.

I'm an EU-citizen, working in Geneva for almost a year now on a permanent contract. My "L" work permit will expire next May and I was wondering what advantages I would have in changing to a "B" permit. I have looked everywhere and have been unable to find this info (unfortunately I don't speak French...).

Thanks a lot!


PS: I'm afraid I will just miss the end of the quotas for "B" permits at the end of May, and might end up getting another "L"...

You say you looked everywhere, but did you try looking in the permit section of this forum? When I look down the list of the other threads in this section I see a few threads which address this very topic.

Or do you want your own thread for some reason?

I didn't think that it was possible to get an L being an EU citizen and working as a permanent?

One of the things I have come across is that its easier to setup certain contractual agreements with companies when you have a B.
As an EU citizen wouldnt you also get a 5 year B? Meaning less visits and payments for renewals.

I'm an EU citizen, an "intern" and I have an 'L' permit. The reason given for not getting a 'B' was there was no more quota left. However, I understand I will get a 'B' at renewal time in August this year because of the rules change.

For E.U. citizens, it is very normal to get a 5 Year B Permit (Depends also on your contract conditions). This is the first time, I hear that E.U (with permanent contract) also ends up with L Permits.

Sounds strange !!

Before we get a flood of people saying "it happened to me" I'll beat them to it and say that it happens all the time. This is because there are limited numbers of B permits to give out (a so called quota system) so the authorities have no problems handing out L permits. Once the quota system is officially abolished half way through this year it will be very interesting to see what happens with respect to L permits for EU citizens.

That's what I said.

That's what I said.

Sorry, somehow missed it. Must be too early in the morning.

Thanks Mark & BeastOfBodmin !!