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Information for expats in Switzerland

Get your expat adventure off on the right foot, with our detailed guides to all practical aspects of moving to and living in Switzerland: from immigration, integration and taxation to healthcare, social security and family life.

Get your expat adventure off on the right foot, with our detailed guides to all practical aspects of moving to and living in Switzerland: from immigration, integration and taxation to healthcare, social security and family life.

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Residence permitRegistration in SwitzerlandSocial security numberTaxes in SwitzerlandPensions & retirement ageHealth insuranceUnemployment benefitsDriving licence
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Bern-Fribourg rail closure to bring 8 weeks of disruption to Swiss railwaysSwitzerland issues travel warnings for the US as visitor numbers plummetSwitzerland debates fining motorists who drive too slowlySwitzerland plans 269-million franc rescue package to combat Trump cutsWhat is it really like to live in Switzerland as an expat?Vaccines to be exempt from Swiss health insurance deductibles, FOPH confirmsCalls for new "transit tax" in Switzerland, to combat motorway congestionSwitzerland lowers key interest rate to 0%: What it means for youWindmill Forwarding: See how a full moving service makes moving overseas a breezeSBB ditches Coca-Cola in favour of Swiss brand

ESSENTIALS FOR EXPATS

Immigration & residency
Visa for Switzerland
Residence permit
Relocation services
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Registration in Switzerland
Money & taxation
Tax advisors
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International money transfers
Banking
Taxes in Switzerland
Tax return
Social security
Social security number
Health insurance
Pensions & retirement age
Unemployment benefits
Family allowance
Transportation
Public transport
Public transport tickets
Taxis
Airports in Switzerland
Buying a car
Car leasing
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Essential providers for expats

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Cigna
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IMG Global Medical Insurance

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