Change of employer for work permit holder
4. Application for N permit
For whom
You have an N permit and want to change employer.
When
Your new employer must submit the application 3 to 4 weeks before the start of the activity.
Terms
The usual working and wage conditions in the sector must be respected. It is possible to obtain the usual salary conditions using the online calculator.
The employer must wait for the confirmation of the OCPM before starting the gainful activity of their employee. Authorization shall be granted only if the Directorate of Foreign Labour of the OCIRT accepts the application in advance.
It should be noted that the OCIRT is submitting the employer's request to the Tripartite Commission for the Economy of the Canton of Geneva. This committee is made up of representatives of employers, workers and the State.
Any cessation of activity must be announced within 14 days.
Attachments
- completed form N
- copy of the work contract signed by both parties
- form R completed by the previous employer or certificate of free engagement
Price
No fees are charged by the OCPM for holders of an N permit of the Canton of Geneva.
The OCIRT charges the new employer a fee of CHF 50 per application.
The application can be delivered directly to the Protection, Asylum and Return Service or sent by postal mail.