Immigration guidance for the Canton of Vaud
Published 31 March 2026
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Work permit applications
Work permit applications must be filed with the labour market authority. The application must be submitted via email info.dgem@vd.ch. Only PDF format is accepted. The processing time is typically 6 to 8 weeks.
For applications for transferring to the Swiss branch of a UK-based company, or working for a Swiss company on a Swiss employment contract, as well as for applications for providing long term services to a Swiss client, your employer must complete a 1350 form (on the Vaud Canton website).
The form asks for:
- purpose of your stay (employment, service provider)
- permit type
- your personal information (name, gender, nationality, civil status, residence address)
- employer information (address, type of activity, employee’s role and planned activity)
- working conditions (weekly working hours, gross salary, paid expenses, planned start date)
In addition to the required form you will need to provide copies of your:
- employment contract or assignment agreement
- passport
- criminal record
- CV
- relevant qualifications
Contact
Labour market authority
Direction générale de l’emploi et du marché du travail (DGEM)
Place de l’Europe 5
1014 Lausanne
Alternatively you can telephone +41 21 316 10 10 or email emploi@vd.ch.
Migration office
Service de la population (SPOP)
Place de la Riponne 10
1014 Lausanne
Alternatively you can telephone +41 21 316 11 11 or email population@vd.ch.