Who is eligible for protection status S?
According to the Federal Council’s general ruling of March 11, 2022, the following persons are granted temporary protection in Switzerland:
1. Ukrainian nationals and their family members (spouses, minor children, close relatives who are financially dependent on them) who resided in Ukraine before February 24, 2022.
2. Persons of other nationalities or stateless persons who had international or national protection status in Ukraine.
3. Persons of other nationalities or stateless persons with a valid residence permit in Ukraine who cannot safely and permanently return to their home country.
What are the rules for people with S protection status?
You will be granted temporary protection in Switzerland, provided there are no legal grounds for exclusion (Art. 73 of the Asylum Act).
Is there a mandatory permit requirement for protection status S?
According to the notes on the permit, taking up gainful employment requires authorization under Art. 75 of the Asylum Act. The employer must report this to the competent Office of Migration. In doing so, the employer must confirm the details of the employment (wages, hours worked, etc.) as specified in the employment contract.
Based on the contractual agreements, we can offer our “Temporary Staffing” and “SME Payroll Package” models in this case. The “Freelancer Online Tool” model with the commission-based employment contract, however, is not suitable for this purpose. If you have any questions or other concerns, please contact us at info@payrollplus.ch.
Effective December 1, 2025, the current requirement for individuals with S protection status to obtain a work permit will be replaced by a simple reporting requirement. Starting October 23, 2025, employers and self-employed individuals will be able to report the start or end of employment via EasyGov.swiss or directly to the relevant cantonal authority. This change is intended to reduce administrative barriers and facilitate access to the labor market. https://www.news.admin.ch/de/newnsb/O1q31tESAJVk