Hi,

I am an Indian national (with a passport, of course) currently living in Spain with a residence permit (NIE for students).

I am an MBA student and looking for an internship opportunity in Switzerland (starting from Jan 2012) for a maximum duration of 10 weeks. I have lived there for 5 years with a permit B, however, now I am deregistered.

My questions:
1. What type of visa/permit do I need to do a short internship in Switzerland?
2. Does it have to be linked to the employer or I can apply it on my own?
3. How long does the process take?

Thanks in advance!

SH

You would need an L permit.

Linked - the employer must do the paperwork but it is straightforward in this case and practiclally guaranteed to be successful.

A few weeks is best guess - as you are on record here maybe quicker.