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Four key things to keep in mind when applying for business school

Four key things to keep in mind when applying for business school
Sausage-flavoured ice cream to be offered at Olma fair in St. Gallen

Sausage-flavoured ice cream to be offered at Olma fair in St. Gallen
Which Swiss industries employ the most foreign workers?

Which Swiss industries employ the most foreign workers?
Once-in-a-century comet to be visible in Switzerland this week

Once-in-a-century comet to be visible in Switzerland this week
Switzerland moves to increase the family allowance

Switzerland moves to increase the family allowance
ETH Zurich crowned best university outside of UK and US for 15th time in a row

ETH Zurich crowned best university outside of UK and US for 15th time in a row
Swiss economist calls for 50.000-franc immigrant tax: What you need to know

Swiss economist calls for 50.000-franc immigrant tax: What you need to know

Smart eTax: Your go-to online tax-filing platform in Switzerland

Smart eTax: Your go-to online tax-filing platform in Switzerland
Swiss employers can force staff to clock out for toilet breaks, court rules

Swiss employers can force staff to clock out for toilet breaks, court rules
Which Swiss cities offer the highest salaries?

Which Swiss cities offer the highest salaries?
Ticket hikes and service cuts feared as Swiss transport braces for austerity

Ticket hikes and service cuts feared as Swiss transport braces for austerity
Swiss housing market "can no longer be explained" as prices double in 20 years

Swiss housing market "can no longer be explained" as prices double in 20 years

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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Buying a house in Switzerland - What are the rules?

Buying a house in Switzerland - What are the rules?
How much money do you need to retire in Switzerland?

How much money do you need to retire in Switzerland?
What are my rights if my Swiss train is delayed or cancelled?

What are my rights if my Swiss train is delayed or cancelled?
Message in a bottle from WW1 discovered in a wall in Switzerland

Message in a bottle from WW1 discovered in a wall in Switzerland

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