Working in Geneva with a residence permit
4. Holder of an N permit - asylum seeker
For whom
Any company wishing to hire a person already holding an N permit to carry out gainful activity, including as a trainee or apprentice, must obtain a work permit.
When
The employer must file the application 3 to 4 weeks before the start of the gainful activity.
What
The OCPM sends the work authorisation in the form of a letter to the employer.
Terms
The usual working and wage conditions in the sector must be respected. Regular pay conditions can be obtained using the online salary calculator. It should be noted that the employer who applies for a permit also undertakes to comply with the statutory withholding tax requirements.
The employer must wait for the confirmation of the OCPM before starting the gainful activity of his employee. Authorisation 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 for prior notice. This commission is made up of representatives of employers, employees and the State.
Attachments
- N form completed and signed
- copy of the work or traineeship contract signed by both parties
Price
No fees are charged by the OCPM for holders of N permits in the Canton of Geneva.
The OCIRT charges the employer a fee of 50 francs per application.
The employer must file the application for a work authorisation for an N permit holder. It must be sent to the address indicated on the form with all the attachments listed above.