Apprentices towards G-permit for the entire duration of training (cross-border guide)

Di Valerie Linc · Published on

The Federal Parliament has approved motion 25.3624 to allow apprentices to obtain the G-permit for the entire duration of their training.

Contesto

TL;DR - Cross-border apprentices may get G-permit for full training duration. - Current G-permit valid for one year, renewed annually. - Motion approved by National Council on March 11, 2026. ## Key facts - Cosa: Motion to extend G-permit validity for cross-border apprentices. - Quando: Motion approved on March 11, 2026. - Chi: Martin Schmid proposed the motion. - Dove: Applies to apprentices in Ticino canton, Switzerland. - Permesso attuale: G-permit valid for one year, renewable annually. - Permesso proposto: G-permit valid for entire training duration. On March 11, 2026, the National Council approved motion 25.3624 by Martin Schmid. The motion was forwarded to the Federal Council for implementation. The central point is simple: today, the permit for cross-border workers issued to apprentices has a one-year validity and is renewed annually until the completion of the training program, provided that the required conditions are met. The motion instead requests that young cross-border workers in professional training in Switzerland, including those attending a vocational school, be able to obtain the G-permit for the entire duration of their training.

Dettagli operativi

The motion, approved by the Ticino State Council, represents an important step towards making the existing rules on cross-border work more flexible. This novelty could have a significant impact on the working activities of apprentices, who until now had to wait for the annual renewal of their G-permit to continue working in the canton. ## Recommended tools For an updated estimate, use the net salary calculator and the CHF-EUR exchange comparator.

Punti chiave

If you are a cross-border apprentice resident in a neighboring region with the Ticino canton, such as Lombardy or Grisons, and you are interested in working in the Ticino canton, it is essential to understand the requirements for obtaining the G-permit during your training. For a precise calculation of your net salary as a cross-border worker, use our comparator: the most complete tool to compare your take-home pay between G and B permits, with all tax and social deductions updated to 2026. Source: tio.ch

Punti chiave

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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the G permit currently work for cross-border apprentices?
Currently, the G permit for cross-border apprentices is valid for one year and is renewed annually until the end of the apprenticeship, provided the conditions are met. In 2022, only 1% of the 10,000 cross-border apprentices obtained a long-term permit, while the others had to renew it annually with associated costs and bureaucratic procedures.
What changes does motion 25.3624 propose for cross-border apprentices?
Motion 25.3624 calls for extending the validity of the G permit to 36 months for the entire duration of the apprenticeship, eliminating the annual renewal. This would provide greater stability, reduce costs (e.g., CHF 200/year), and simplify procedures for young cross-border apprentices in vocational training in Switzerland.
What are the benefits of a long-term G permit for apprentices?
The multi-year G permit offers stability, avoids annual renewals (saving up to CHF 600 over 3 years), simplifies bureaucratic processes, and facilitates access to services like work or study in Switzerland throughout the training period, which is currently limited by 12-24 month renewals.
When will the new rule for the G permit for apprentices come into effect?
The motion was approved by the National Council on 03/11/2026 and is now under review by the Federal Council. If approved, it will take months/years to amend the Federal Act on Foreign Nationals (FNA), so no definitive implementation date can be set yet.
How many cross-border apprentices are affected by this change?
According to 2022 UQJ data, around 10,000 young cross-border workers complete apprenticeships in Switzerland, but only 100 (1%) currently have a long-term permit. The change would therefore impact thousands of young people, especially in Canton Ticino, where cross-border work is more common.

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