Collective report GDL

Upon request, the Office of Economic Affairs (OEA) checks whether the requirements for a collective notification are met. It will inform the applicant of the result in writing.

Information on collective notification Office of Economic Affairs

Information sheet collective notification Office of Economic Affairs

This written notification and other application documents can be used to apply for an annual permit for one calendar year from the Migration and Passport Office (APA). The following application documents must be submitted to the APA at least 14 days before the start of service provision:

for nationals of an EEA member state:
  • AVW confirmation of authorization for collective notification
  • Application form
  • Copy of valid passport or identity card
  • For Swiss nationals:

    • AVW confirmation of admission for collective declaration
    • Application form
    • Copy of the valid passport or valid ID

    For third-country nationals:

    • AVW confirmation of admission for collective declaration
    • Application form
    • Copy of the valid passport
    • Copy of the permanent residence permit from CH or EEA

    For Liechtenstein nationals or foreign persons with residence in FL:

  • AVW confirmation of admission for collective declaration
  • Application form
  • The APA examines the application for an annual permit and issues a GDL permit in paper form, provided that the requirements under the provisions of the Freedom of Movement of Persons Act are met.

    Electronic notification is not required for posted employees with an annual GDL permit. This also applies to other assignments of an employee that are not part of the collective notification to the AVW. Under the Posted Workers Ordinance, the service provider is obliged to submit a collective notification to the AVW once the annual APA permit has been issued.

    In accordance with Art. 10 para. 1a of the Ordinance on Fees under Foreign Nationals Law, the annual permit based on the collective notification is to be charged at CHF 1000 per person and transaction

    Contact persons