Hi,

I am presently on a dependent L Permit.
What is the procedure in getting a work permit, and how much time does it usually take?
Pls let me know.

Regards,
Suh

Just to clarify, I have Indian passport.

AN introduction would be a great idea to start in EF !!

Basically, to get a work permit, you will need to find an employer who has a job with specific qualifications - which they are unable to fill with a worker from Switzerland or the EU. If they've already advertised the position for a 'reasonable' time, then you get the contract, sign it, and the employer sends it and some other paperwork off to the authorities ... and you hear the answer when the authorities decide to tell you.

I will be traveling on a L permit to Zurich from India and my application for the same is going to be initiated shortly. I heard that dependents (wife & kid) cannot travel along with me and I need to travel first to Zurich and complete my registration with the local Kreis bureau and only then I will be able to bring the dependents there. Is it true? Can someone throw light on this process please.

Search the forum and already there are a lot of threads talking about dependent permits.
If you still have questions do call up the Swiss embassy in Bombay or Delhi depending on where you are from and ask for details. They are the best source of information.
If you still have specific questions come back here and we would be really glad to help in whichever way we could.
Welcome to the forum & all the best with your move!