Switzerland Introduces Free Movement for Croatian Nationals

Key Point  

• Switzerland confirmed that Croatian nationals will benefit from full free movement in 2026. 

Free Movement in Switzerland  

Switzerland will no longer apply quotas to Croatian workers in 2026 after permit numbers in 2025 remained below the thresholds required to trigger quota restrictions.  

According to the Federal Council, the number of B residence permits and L short‑stay permits issued to Croatian nationals in 2025 remained below the safeguard‑clause thresholds set out in the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons (AFMP). As a result, Croatia now enjoys full free movement of persons in line with other EU/EFTA member states.

According to the announcement, this development provides employers with greater flexibility in hiring and supports broader workforce mobility planning across Switzerland. 

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