Switzerland is a promising destination for internships. Besides the good compensation given to interns in the country, being part of the robust economy of Switzerland is a good opportunity to immerse yourself in the Swiss corporate culture. Should you have finalized your decision to take an internship in Switzerland, and you are from the EU/EFTA region, you’ll only need to be registered by  your employer and you may get some information in this link. For specific countries specified in this link, you have a tailored process for internship in Switzerland, and you may want to take advantage of a more structured process. Otherwise, if you are coming from a third country, you may be required to secure a Swiss Schengen Visa for Internship purposes. Below are requirements that may be asked of you:

• A passport valid for at least 3 months after your Schengen visa expiration date, issued in the last ten years, with at least two empty pages
• A copy of your employment contract with employee and employer signature
• A training program for your internship with detailed job description
• A signed version of the application from the Swiss Canton Authorities
• Other supporting documents the embassy may deem necessary for your type of application

To Apply:

• For more detailed information in processing and applying for a Swiss Internship Visa, you may visit the nearest Swiss embassy in your location. You can check the list of Swiss embassies in this link.