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Frontaliers increased in 2022

Wednesday, 22 February 2023 06:30

The number of cross border workers continues to grow.

The Federal Statistics Office says last year there were 6% more foreign nationals living in a neighbouring country and working in Switzerland. 
In total they make up more than 7% of all workers in the country. 

The figures are based on how many G permits have been issued. Swiss nationals who live in a neighbouring country do not need a frontalier permit. 

Most border workers live in France, at 53% - then Italy at 17% and then the rest spilt between Germany and Austria. Less than 1% live in a country which doesn’t border Switzerland.

To qualify for a frontalier permit, the worker has to return to their main place of residence at least once a week. 

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