Working in Geneva with a residence permit
6. S permit holder - protected person
For whom
Any company wishing to hire a person already holding an S permit to carry out a gainful activity, including as a trainee or apprentice, must apply for a work permit.
Terms
The usual work 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 an 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
- completed and signed pS form
- Copy of the S permit or decision granting protection status
- Copy of a national I.D.
- Copy of the work or traineeship contract signed by both parties
- Curriculum vitae
Price
No fees are charged by the OCPM for the recruitment of S permit holders from the Canton of Geneva.
The OCIRT's examination of the application is subject to a fee of 50 francs charged by this service to the employer.
The employer must file the application for a work authorisation for an S permit holder. It must be sent by postal mail.