The Swiss government has expanded its online immigration service by launching a pilot program for certain cross-border commuters.

Key Points:

  • As of May 24, EU and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) nationals can have their cross-border commuter permits (Permit G) processed for the cantons of Thurgau and Zurich.
  • Applications for cross-border commuter permits at Thurgau and Zurich can now be submitted through EasyGov.swiss.
  • Swiss authorities plan to add the cantons of Aargau, Basel-Stadt and St. Gallen to the expansion by the end of 2023.

Additional Information: Additional cantons are expected to join the pilot program in the coming months. Swiss authorities hope to expand their online immigration service for cross-border commuters to all 26 cantons in the coming years. More information regarding the pilot program for cross-border commuter permit applications is available here.

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