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Immigrate to Canada from Switzerland
Regulated Canadian immigration advice for people living in Switzerland, from an RCIC (licence R534491). In English or French.
Moving from Switzerland to Canada
Swiss candidates from Romandy bring French, and many also bring German, Italian and strong English. That is a useful combination in a points system that rewards ability in both of Canada’s official languages.
Vikesh Immigration Services is a Canadian immigration consultancy founded in 2021, with offices in Ajax, Ontario and Port Louis, Mauritius. Our director, Vikesh Ramroop, is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, and you can verify licence R534491 on the public register of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. We work with clients in Switzerland by video call, WhatsApp and email, in English or French, so you do not need to travel to meet us.
We start with a free evaluation, then tell you plainly which options are realistic, what each will cost and what to prepare. We do not promise approvals. Our fees are kept affordable and are given to you in writing before you commit.
Switzerland and Canada at a glance
| Languages in Switzerland | German, French, Italian and Romansh (national languages) |
|---|---|
| Visiting Canada | No visitor visa for short stays. An electronic travel authorization (eTA) is needed to fly to Canada. |
| French in Express Entry | Up to 50 additional CRS points for NCLC 7 or higher in all four French abilities, plus selection rounds for French-speaking candidates |
| Francophone Mobility work permit | Open to French-speaking workers of any nationality with a job offer outside Quebec |
| International Experience Canada | Young Professionals and International Co-op |
| Francophone student pilot | Switzerland is not on the eligible country list |
| Accepted language tests | TEF Canada or TCF Canada for French; IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General or PTE Core for English |
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (canada.ca), checked on 13 November 2026. Rules change, and we confirm the current position before you apply.
Routes to Canada for people in Switzerland
Express Entry and permanent residence
Express Entry manages the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Trades programs. No job offer is required. French is a real advantage: candidates with NCLC 7 or higher in all four abilities receive 25 or 50 additional points, depending on their English results, and IRCC holds selection rounds for French-speaking candidates.
Work permits and Francophone Mobility
Francophone Mobility is a work permit for French-speaking workers who have a job offer outside Quebec. The employer does not need a Labour Market Impact Assessment, and the French level asked for is NCLC 5 in speaking and listening. Swiss citizens can apply under the Young Professionals and International Co-op categories of International Experience Canada. There is no Working Holiday category for Switzerland. We do not find jobs or sell job offers.
Study permits
A study permit is for students accepted by a designated learning institution. Switzerland is not on the country list for the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot, so students from Switzerland apply through the regular study permit stream.
Family sponsorship
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor a spouse, common-law or conjugal partner and dependent children living in Switzerland for permanent residence. IRCC assesses the sponsor, the relationship and the applicant’s admissibility.
Visitor visa and Super Visa
Citizens of Switzerland do not need a visitor visa for short stays. To fly to Canada you need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), which is linked to your passport. An eTA lets you visit, normally for up to six months; it does not let you work or study, and a border officer makes the final decision on entry. Parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents can apply for a Super Visa, which allows stays of up to five years per entry.
Francophone communities outside Quebec
Canada wants more French-speaking newcomers in its Francophone minority communities, from New Brunswick to British Columbia. The Francophone Community Immigration Pilot offers permanent residence to workers with a job offer from a designated employer in one of six participating communities. Quebec selects its own skilled workers under separate rules.
Our services for clients in Switzerland
Every service is handled by, or under the supervision of, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.
How we work with you
- Free evaluationWe look at your profile and tell you which routes are realistic.
- Written agreementYou receive our fees and the scope of our work in writing before you pay anything.
- A checklist built for your caseYou get clear instructions, and we review each document.
- Submission and follow-upWe submit a complete application, answer IRCC’s requests and update you until a decision is made.
Questions we hear from Switzerland
Do citizens of Switzerland need a visa to visit Canada?
No. Citizens of Switzerland are visa-exempt for short stays, but need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to fly to Canada. You still need the right permit if you plan to work or study.
French is my first language. Do I still need a French test?
Yes. IRCC only accepts results from TEF Canada or TCF Canada, taken less than two years before you apply, even if you were educated entirely in French. A good result is what turns your French into points.
Can I immigrate to Canada from Switzerland without a job offer?
Yes. Express Entry does not require a job offer. Most candidates are selected on their age, education, language results and work experience, and French speakers have an additional advantage.
Do you have an office in Switzerland?
No. Our offices are in Port Louis, Mauritius and Ajax, Ontario. We work with clients in Switzerland by video call, WhatsApp and email, and applications to IRCC are submitted online.
Do you guarantee approval?
No. Decisions are made by Canadian immigration officers, and no honest consultant can promise a result. We promise accurate advice, a complete application and regular updates.
Speak to a regulated consultant
Wherever you are in Switzerland, you can call, WhatsApp or email either office. Tell us your age, education, occupation and language ability, and we will tell you where you stand. The first evaluation is free.
Port Louis office, Mauritius
- Phone: +230 5509 2429
- WhatsApp: message Port Louis
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 16:00 (Mauritius time, GMT+4)
Canada office, Ajax, Ontario
- Phone: +1 647 612 2429
- WhatsApp: message Toronto
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 16:00 (Toronto time)
Email and online
En français
Vous vivez en Suisse et souhaitez immigrer au Canada ? Vikesh Immigration Services est dirigé par un consultant réglementé en immigration canadienne (CRIC, permis R534491). Nous vous accompagnons en français ou en anglais : Entrée express, permis de travail (dont Mobilité francophone), permis d’études, parrainage familial, visa de visiteur et super visa. Pour un court séjour, aucun visa de visiteur n’est exigé : une autorisation de voyage électronique (AVE) suffit pour prendre l’avion vers le Canada.
Demandez votre évaluation gratuite par WhatsApp, par téléphone ou par courriel. Nous ne garantissons aucun résultat : les décisions sont prises par les agents d’immigration canadiens.
The information on this page is general, was checked against canada.ca on 13 November 2026 and can change. It is not advice on your individual situation. See all our service areas.
