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Why did Charlie Chaplin move to Switzerland?

Why did Charlie Chaplin move to Switzerland?
Hottest day of the year so far predicted in scorching week for Switzerland

Hottest day of the year so far predicted in scorching week for Switzerland
How Switzerland voted in the May referendums 2022

How Switzerland voted in the May referendums 2022
Swiss economy suffers from chronic skills shortage, report finds

Swiss economy suffers from chronic skills shortage, report finds
EU announces new online portal to simplify Schengen visa applications

EU announces new online portal to simplify Schengen visa applications
Top 6 mountain railways in Switzerland

Top 6 mountain railways in Switzerland
FlixTrain expands into Switzerland, with 10-franc fares from Basel to Berlin

FlixTrain expands into Switzerland, with 10-franc fares from Basel to Berlin
Prepared for everything: What is the Swiss strategic stockpile?

Prepared for everything: What is the Swiss strategic stockpile?
Most cycle-friendly cities in Switzerland revealed

Most cycle-friendly cities in Switzerland revealed
Swiss postbuses deployed to the Ukraine frontline for civilian evacuations

Swiss postbuses deployed to the Ukraine frontline for civilian evacuations
Swiss parliament votes to increase military spending

Swiss parliament votes to increase military spending
Half a tonne of cocaine found at Nespresso factory in Switzerland

Half a tonne of cocaine found at Nespresso factory 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 insurances 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 2022 & 2023

Switzerland is a federation of 26 counties (cantons) that have a great amount of autonomy over their own laws and...
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Tick season in Switzerland: What expats need to know

Tick season in Switzerland: What expats need to know
Swiss canton votes against smacking ban

Swiss canton votes against smacking ban
The best places for expats to live when working in Lausanne

The best places for expats to live when working in Lausanne
Interrail passes now 50 percent off - but sale ends soon!

Interrail passes now 50 percent off - but sale ends soon!

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