G permit requirements for EU/EFTA nationals
Border zones have been abolished for them: they can live anywhere in the EU/EFTA and work anywhere in Switzerland, with occupational and geographical mobility. The permit is valid for five years with an open-ended contract or one longer than a year; for a contract of three months to one year it lasts as long as the contract. Work of up to three months per calendar year goes through the online notification procedure.
Work
Return to the main home at least once a week. Full mobility for EU/EFTA nationals; the canton's border zone for non-EU nationals.
Processing times in Geneva
Processing times published by the cantonal office (OCPM)
| Type of application | Indicative time |
|---|---|
| Cross-border permit application | 3 months |
| Renewal via expiry notice (or form K with no change of situation) | 3 months |
| Appointment for biometric data capture | 2 to 4 weeks |
Indicative times published by the OCPM, plus about 2 working days for incoming mail to be assigned. Source: OCPM — Average processing times of applications (published 21.09.2026) (in French).
Procedure by canton
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Sources
Legal basis: AFMP · FNIA · OASA
General information from the official sources cited. It does not replace the decision of the competent authority. Last checked: 16 October 2026.