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Asylum statistics for September 2025


The number of asylum applications fell by almost 10 per cent in the first three quarters of this year compared to the same period last year. Between January and the end of September 2025, the State Secretariat for Migration recorded 18,877 applications, 2571 of which were received in September.

Migration Report 2024


Discover the facts that shaped the year 2024 in terms of migration.

A job in Switzerland

I’m looking for a job: Stay active, develop your skills and become financially independent.
We have a vacancy: If a refugee or asylum seeker has the qualifications and experience, language skills and motivation required to work for your business, why not give them a chance?

Naturalisation self-check

If you do not hold a Swiss passport but are married to a Swiss national, or if your grandparents immigrated to Switzerland, simplified naturalisation could be an option for you. Complete the naturalisation self-check and find out in just a few clicks if you meet the criteria.

Ucraina – Україна – Украина


Information for refugees from Ukraine – Інформація для біженців з України – Информация для беженцев из Украины.

The app to help you integrate


Integrating in a country is a lengthy process. So, to help you along the way, we’ve compiled a lot of useful information on life in Switzerland for those new to the country. It’s all here in this app. Welcome to Switzerland!

News and social media

Press releases and links to our social media profiles.

Publications

Annual Report, statistics and further publications.

SEM introduces itself

Information on SEM’s structure and activities.


Information for schools

(Most information in German)

https://www.sem.admin.ch/content/sem/en/home.htmle-hilfe.html