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Relocating to Geneva: A beginner's guide to getting started

Relocating to Geneva: A beginner's guide to getting started
Palais de Justice in Geneva to open its doors to visitors on October 1

Palais de Justice in Geneva to open its doors to visitors on October 1
Swiss Post declares man dead four times due to unknown error

Swiss Post declares man dead four times due to unknown error
World’s largest rösti cooked in Canton Bern

World’s largest rösti cooked in Canton Bern
Swiss Energy Minister suggests people shower together to save power

Swiss Energy Minister suggests people shower together to save power
Basel police nearly lose suspect after being locked in Tesla

Basel police nearly lose suspect after being locked in Tesla
Swiss cantons call on government to set fines for energy wasters

Swiss cantons call on government to set fines for energy wasters
6 of the best beaches in Switzerland

6 of the best beaches in Switzerland

People in Switzerland hesitant to return to gyms after COVID pandemic

People in Switzerland hesitant to return to gyms after COVID pandemic
Best places to live in Switzerland revealed in new quality of life study

Best places to live in Switzerland revealed in new quality of life study
Two-room apartment in Zurich advertised for 5.350 francs a month

Two-room apartment in Zurich advertised for 5.350 francs a month
New calls for part-time work to be a right for parents in Switzerland

New calls for part-time work to be a right for parents 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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Here at last: The long road to same-sex marriage in Switzerland

Here at last: The long road to same-sex marriage in Switzerland
Switzerland found to be the wealthiest country on earth in Global Wealth Report

Switzerland found to be the wealthiest country on earth in Global Wealth Report
Switzerland is a third-world country, says Donald Trump

Switzerland is a third-world country, says Donald Trump
Swiss parliament meets for extraordinary session to tackle cost of living crisis

Swiss parliament meets for extraordinary session to tackle cost of living crisis

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