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Buying a house in Switzerland - What are the rules?

Buying a house in Switzerland - What are the rules?
Over 9 million people now permanently residing in Switzerland

Over 9 million people now permanently residing in Switzerland
New proposal for male expats in Switzerland to pay a "security" tax

New proposal for male expats in Switzerland to pay a "security" tax
Major delays feared at Swiss airports thanks to new Schengen passport system

Major delays feared at Swiss airports thanks to new Schengen passport system
Nationwide plastic recycling system to launch in Switzerland

Nationwide plastic recycling system to launch in Switzerland
Switzerland planning its own Starlink-style satellite network, media reports

Switzerland planning its own Starlink-style satellite network, media reports
SBB head refuses to rule out closing train stations in the long term

SBB head refuses to rule out closing train stations in the long term
Why 7 out of 10 expats in Switzerland have a financial gap in their retirement provision (AHV)

Why 7 out of 10 expats in Switzerland have a financial gap in their retirement provision (AHV)
Switzerland named the best country in the world for retirees

Switzerland named the best country in the world for retirees
Referendum launched against Eurovision in Basel: What you need to know

Referendum launched against Eurovision in Basel: What you need to know
Record low number of homes available to rent in Switzerland

Record low number of homes available to rent in Switzerland
SWISS to expand route network from Geneva this winter

SWISS to expand route network from Geneva this winter

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 2024 & 2025

Switzerland is a confederation of 26 counties (cantons) that have a great amount of autonomy over their own laws and...
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