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11 November 2024 Swiss labor market to fully open for Croatian nationals in 2025 In 2025, Switzerland will fully open its labor market to Croatian nationals, marking the end of the temporary safeguard clause period under the Free Movement of Persons Agreement (FZA). As of 2025, Croatian nationals will no longer be subject to work permit quotas, and they will have unrestricted access to the Swiss labor market. In 2023, Switzerland allocated a total of 1,204 B permits (long-term work permits) and 1,053 L permits (short-term work permits) for Croatian nationals. By October 2023, the full quota of B permits was exhausted, and 76% of the allocated L permits were issued. The same quotas were applied in 2024, as the Swiss Federal Council decided to extend the safeguard clause due to continued high demand for Croatian workers. A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details. Document ID: 2024-2068 |