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5 tips to reduce your stress levels this year

5 tips to reduce your stress levels this year
New plastic recycling system launched in Switzerland: What you need to know

New plastic recycling system launched in Switzerland: What you need to know
Sauna Marathon returns to Switzerland this weekend

Sauna Marathon returns to Switzerland this weekend
Switzerland a world leader in adapting to new ways of working, QS finds

Switzerland a world leader in adapting to new ways of working, QS finds
Women to be featured on street signs in Zurich

Women to be featured on street signs in Zurich
Switzerland considers extending national service to expats

Switzerland considers extending national service to expats
Swiss bars and nightclubs struggle as young people ditch alcohol

Swiss bars and nightclubs struggle as young people ditch alcohol
Switzerland in 2025: Major changes you need to know about

Switzerland in 2025: Major changes you need to know about
Which Swiss towns have the highest (and lowest) taxes in 2025?

Which Swiss towns have the highest (and lowest) taxes in 2025?
Lucerne students fined 75 francs each for standing in first class carriage

Lucerne students fined 75 francs each for standing in first class carriage
Swiss QuickZoll app accused of overcharging cross-border shoppers

Swiss QuickZoll app accused of overcharging cross-border shoppers
Major rail disruption to grip Zurich Airport for four weekends, SBB confirms

Major rail disruption to grip Zurich Airport for four weekends, SBB confirms

New in Switzerland? Not sure where to start?

First things first, let’s get the basics sorted. Here are some useful guides to get you started.

Registration in Switzerland

If you are planning to live in Switzerland or to stay for more than your visa allows, you will need...
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Banking in Switzerland

Almost as famous as the country’s chocolate and clocks, the Swiss banking system is famous (or infamous) throughout the world...
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Residence permit in Switzerland

If you plan on making Switzerland your home for more than 90 days and intend to begin working, then you...
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Basic Swiss health insurance

Having Swiss basic health insurance is essential to accessing healthcare in Switzerland. Health insurance is mandatory for all residents and...
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Supplemental Swiss health insurance

Supplemental health insurance is an extra policy that you can take out while applying for health insurance in Switzerland. This...
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Private insurance in Switzerland

Alongside mandatory insurance schemes such as health insurance and social security, Switzerland also has many different types of private insurance...
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Language schools in Switzerland

As part of your work contract, you might have to learn one of the languages of Switzerland. Although English is...
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Mobile telephony providers in Switzerland

As in all parts of the world, mobile telephones are now an everyday part of communication in Switzerland. Switzerland has...
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Swiss holidays 2025 & 2026

Switzerland is a confederation of 26 counties (cantons) that have a great amount of autonomy over their own laws and...
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Swiss passport ranked as one of the most powerful on Earth by Henley Index

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SNB reports billion-franc profit: What the news means for Switzerland

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