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France beats Swiss record for the largest-ever cheese fondue

France beats Swiss record for the largest-ever cheese fondue
Ascona named one of the best holiday destinations in Europe for 2025

Ascona named one of the best holiday destinations in Europe for 2025
Why does Neuchâtel celebrate Republic Day on March 1?

Why does Neuchâtel celebrate Republic Day on March 1?
7 planets to align in the skies over Switzerland

7 planets to align in the skies over Switzerland
Zurich bids farewell to its largest department store Jelmoli

Zurich bids farewell to its largest department store Jelmoli
March 2025 in Switzerland: 10 important things expats need to know

March 2025 in Switzerland: 10 important things expats need to know
A first-timer's guide to filing your US taxes from overseas

A first-timer's guide to filing your US taxes from overseas
Demand for public transport in Switzerland continues to grow, data reveals

Demand for public transport in Switzerland continues to grow, data reveals
Which Swiss cities have the cheapest (and most expensive) parking?

Which Swiss cities have the cheapest (and most expensive) parking?
St. Gallen overtakes Biel/Bienne as the cheapest city for housing

St. Gallen overtakes Biel/Bienne as the cheapest city for housing
Does my pet need a ticket to ride trains in Switzerland?

Does my pet need a ticket to ride trains in Switzerland?

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 phone providers & getting a SIM card in Switzerland

As in all parts of the world, mobile phones are an everyday part of communication in Switzerland. Switzerland has an...
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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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Discover the ISL Impact Hub at its official launch event

Discover the ISL Impact Hub at its official launch event
Swiss last names: The most common, longest and funniest surnames

Swiss last names: The most common, longest and funniest surnames
The 10 most in-demand jobs in Switzerland revealed

The 10 most in-demand jobs in Switzerland revealed
Switzerland hails record year for tourism: Who visited most in 2024?

Switzerland hails record year for tourism: Who visited most in 2024?

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