Apply for a cross-border work permit

7. Change of employer for EU/EFTA cross-border worker

For whom

You are an EU/EFTA national holding a cross-border permit (permit G) and change employer.

When

The application must be filed within 14 days before the new job is taken.

Attachments

  • Colour copy of a valid I.D.
  • new employer's certificate or signed contract of employment
  • certificate of termination of service reports (form R) provided by the last employer

Price

Payment is made online or by invoice for companies with a customer account with the OCPM.

Businesses with an e-démarches account have the possibility to create a customer account allowing them to benefit from the advantages of a monthly invoice payment. They therefore do not need to pay for each service by means of a credit card. They also have access to a summary of their requests made online.

See our Taxes and fees table

Processing times

You can start your actvity as soon as you send your complete file to the population office.

The cross-border permit is sent directly to the employer, with an average delay of 12 weeks.

Announcing the change of employer

The announcement is made online and requires a personal or employer account (select the service: "Change employer"). Those who have difficulties with the online process can obtain an application form to be returned by postal mail by going directly to the OCPM offices.

Last updated
6 August 2025

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