Immigration guidance for the Canton of Zug
Published 31 March 2026
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Work permit applications
Work permit 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, must be filed with the Amt für Wirtschaft und Arbeit. The application has to be submitted via mail. The processing time is typically 6 to 8 weeks.
With the application your employer needs to submit a B2 form (on the Zug Canton website).
Questions regarding work permit applications can be sent to info.awa@zg.ch. The Zug labour market authority typically replies to requests for assistance within one week.
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
Amt für Wirtschaft und Arbeit
Aabachstrasse 5
Postfach
6301 Zug
Alternatively, you can telephone +41 41 728 55 20 or email info.awa@zg.ch.
Migration office
Amt für Migration (AFM)
Aabachstrasse 1
Postfach
6301 Zug
Alternatively you can telephone +41 41 728 50 50 or email info.afm@zg.ch.