Moving to Switzerland

Practical advice on property, paperwork and settling in for anyone planning a move to Switzerland.

EXPLAINED: How can foreigners get into a Swiss university?

HIGHER EDUCATION

EXPLAINED: How can foreigners get into a Swiss university?

Checklist: What documents do I need for an apartment in Switzerland?

PROPERTY

Checklist: What documents do I need for an apartment in Switzerland?

Looking for a flat? You need to have your documents in order. Here’s what you need to know.

The downsides of Geneva you should be aware of before moving there

GENEVA

The downsides of Geneva you should be aware of before moving there

SwissBenefits: ‘I try to build bridges for expats’

PARTNER CONTENT

SwissBenefits: ‘I try to build bridges for expats’

COST OF LIVING

Migros vs Coop: Which Swiss supermarket has the best bonus point system?

Migros vs Coop: Which Swiss supermarket has the best bonus point system?

JOBS

Foreigners in Switzerland ‘twice as likely to be unemployed’

Foreigners in Switzerland ‘twice as likely to be unemployed’

MOVING TO SWITZERLAND

Why are foreigners in Switzerland reluctant to get the Covid vaccine?

Why are foreigners in Switzerland reluctant to get the Covid vaccine?

PARTNER CONTENT

What to look for in Swiss insurance

What to look for in Swiss insurance

‘Shock trend’: Why are the Swiss leaving Basel?

BASEL

‘Shock trend’: Why are the Swiss leaving Basel?

Renting in Switzerland: The questions your landlord can and cannot ask you

PROPERTY

Renting in Switzerland: The questions your landlord can and cannot ask you

Five pitfalls you need to avoid when you move to Switzerland

MOVING TO SWITZERLAND

Five pitfalls you need to avoid when you move to Switzerland

HEALTH INSURANCE

Reader question: Can Swiss health insurance exclude me if I have pre-existing conditions?

Reader question: Can Swiss health insurance exclude me if I have pre-existing conditions?