Moving to Switzerland
First steps, residence permits and moving with family.
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Swiss Handbook
Plain-language guides to Swiss life. Everything you need to know, explained by people who've been through it.
90 articles · 6 areas
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Rental applications, renting and apartment handovers.
Preparing for work
Job hunting, permits and preparing to move.
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Work and job searchLabour market, contracts, probation period, and work basics.Doctors and healthcareGPs, specialists, appointments, and access to care.Health insuranceMandatory basic insurance, deadlines, and how to choose.Residence permitsL, B, and C permits, registration, and official steps.Car and driving licenceHungarian licences, exchange, insurance, and road rules.Finding a homeRenting, documents, deposits, and housing decisions.Taxes and bankingTax returns, bank accounts, and financial basics in Switzerland.Consulate and translationOfficial matters, certificates, certification, and translations.School and familySchool system, enrolment, and Hungarian family considerations.
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90 articles · 6 areas
Arriving in Switzerland
34 articlesMoving, permits, work, choosing a canton, and the key steps for the first months.
4 topics · 18 free
- Cantons and regions5 articles
- Moving to Switzerland57 articles
- Permits and official matters712 articles
- Work and career in Switzerland610 articles
Life in Switzerland
21 articlesHousing, money, health insurance, family, and everyday Swiss life.
7 topics · 12 free
- Everyday Swiss life11 article
- Family, relationships, and private life0 articles
- Health and insurance2 articles
- Housing and real estate610 articles
- LGBTQ life in Switzerland0 articles
- Long-term life and citizenship0 articles
- Money, tax, and pension58 articles
Business in Switzerland
13 articlesCompany setup, financing, fintech, investment, and wealth topics.
6 topics · 6 free
- Company formation and operations49 articles
- Entering the Swiss market as a company24 articles
- Fintech, crypto, and blockchain0 articles
- Investment, wealth, and premium matters0 articles
- Startup financing0 articles
- Startups and innovation0 articles
Education in Switzerland
6 articlesSchool system, higher education, vocational training, and continuing education.
3 topics · 2 free
- Children and school25 articles
- Study and higher education1 article
- Vocational training and professional development0 articles
Returning from Switzerland
7 articlesMoving back, closing Swiss matters, and living between two countries.
5 topics · 2 free
- Closing Swiss matters14 articles
- Family and children when returning11 article
- Life between two countries0 articles
- Returning from Switzerland1 article
- Tax, insurance, and pension when returning1 article
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