The SEM is responsible for migration and integration policy in Switzerland. It processes applications for residence permits, work authorisations, visas, asylum and naturalisation. Das SEM ist zuständig für die Migrations- und Integrationspolitik der Schweiz. Es bearbeitet Gesuche für Aufenthaltsbewilligungen, Arbeitsbewilligungen, Visa, Asyl und Einbürgerungen. Le SEM est responsable de la politique migratoire et d'intégration en Suisse. Il traite les demandes de permis de séjour, d'autorisations de travail, de visas, d'asile et de naturalisation. La SEM è responsabile della politica migratoria e di integrazione in Svizzera. Elabora le domande di permesso di soggiorno, lavoro, visti, asilo e naturalizzazione.
Apply for and manage your Swiss residence permit online.Beantragen und verwalten Sie Ihre Aufenthaltsbewilligung.Demandez et gérez votre permis de séjour suisse.Richiedere e gestire il permesso di soggiorno.
→Work permit applications for non-EU/EFTA nationals.Arbeitsbewilligungen für Drittstaatsangehörige.Permis pour ressortissants hors UE/AELE.Domande per cittadini extra UE/AELS.
→Schengen visas and entry requirements for Switzerland.Schengenvisa und Einreisevoraussetzungen.Visas Schengen et conditions d'entrée en Suisse.Visti Schengen e requisiti di ingresso.
→Naturalisation procedures and requirements.Einbürgerungsverfahren und Voraussetzungen.Procédures et conditions de naturalisation.Procedure e requisiti per la naturalizzazione.
→Asylum procedures, protection status and support.Asylverfahren, Schutzstatus und Unterstützung.Procédures d'asile, statut de protection et aide.Procedure di asilo, status di protezione e supporto.
→Pay your application fee online securely via admin.ch.Bezahlen Sie Ihre Antragsgebühren sicher online.Payez vos frais de dossier en ligne de façon sécurisée.Paga la tassa online in modo sicuro.
→SEM provisional figures: 165,386 arrivals, 82,659 departures. Net immigration of 74,675 — the second consecutive annual decline, down from 83,392 in 2024.
In April 2026, 1,590 asylum applications were registered in Switzerland — a decrease of 16 percent compared to April 2025, continuing a downward trend.
CHF 10 million bilateral programme signed in Nicosia covering accommodation, voluntary return and integration of asylum seekers in Cyprus.
Federal Council maintains 4,000 L permits and 4,500 B permits for non-EU nationals in 2026. By September 2025, cantons had used 52% of third-country quotas.
SEM releases its annual statistical report covering all key migration movements, permit categories and integration outcomes for the year 2024.
SEM launches fully digital processing for Permit B and C applications with faster turnaround times and real-time status tracking for applicants.