Work Permits
Zug is international
Working in Switzerland
If you wish to live and work in Switzerland you need to apply for a residence and work permit. Swiss citizens and citizens of EU/EFTA member states are given priority over nationals of other countries.
For further information pleasse consult the webpages of the Office for Migration (only in German) and the brochure "zug : doing business".
Citizens of EU/EFTA member states
Citizens of EU/EFTA member states (excluding the new EU 8-member states) may apply for a residence and work permit by presenting a signed working contract with a Swiss company to the Office for Migration.
Amt für Migration AFM
(= Office for Migration)
Aabachstrasse 1
6301 Zug
Tel. 041 728 50 71
info.afm@sd.zg.ch
Cititzens of the new EU 8-member states and of non-EU/EFTA member states
Citizens of the new EU 8-member states and citizens of non-EU/EFTA member states may submit their residence and work permit applications to the Office for Economy and Labor
Amt für Wirtschaft und Arbeit AWA
( = Office for Economy and Labor)
Aabachstrasse 5
6301 Zug
Tel. 041 728 55 25
info.awa@vd.zg.ch