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Regulation Updates in Switzerland
Ordinance on admission, residence and the exercise of a gainful activity (OASA)
What it is: Partial revisions to the Ordinance on admission, residence and the exercise of a gainful activity (OASA) implementing elements of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact, affecting work permits and related admission and stay rules for foreign workers.
What it changes: The amendments modify how the exercise of a gainful activity is governed for foreign workers under the OASA, as part of the 2026 revisions adopted by the Federal Council, with the changes taking effect in June 2026.
Who is affected:
- Workers or employers explicitly mentioned or clearly implied by the policy summary.
What employers should do:
- Prepare to align with the updated OASA provisions for admission and stay related to the exercise of a gainful activity once the changes take effect.
- Monitor internal processes around work permit and stay requirements that may be impacted by the amendments.
Notes: Effective month: 2026-06. Manual verification recommended.
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