The Swiss Federal Council has confirmed the work permit quotas for 2026 as follows:

EU/EFTA Nationals:

• L permits: 3,000
• B permits: 500

Non-EU/EFTA Nationals:

• L permits: 4,000
• B permits: 4,500

These numbers remain unchanged from 2025.

UK Nationals:

To support the recruitment of skilled workers from the UK, the Federal Council has set separate quotas:

• L permits: 1,400
• B permits: 2,100