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Unleash your potential with the Swiss-International MBA programme

Unleash your potential with the Swiss-International MBA programme
2 missing Kunsthaus paintings mysteriously resurface

2 missing Kunsthaus paintings mysteriously resurface
Switzerland falling further behind rest of Europe in producing green energy

Switzerland falling further behind rest of Europe in producing green energy
Swiss companies spending millions on employing expat managers

Swiss companies spending millions on employing expat managers
Brunngasse in Brienz named one of the world's most beautiful streets

Brunngasse in Brienz named one of the world's most beautiful streets
Thick snow cushion set to significantly slow glacial melting in Switzerland

Thick snow cushion set to significantly slow glacial melting in Switzerland
Swiss Air Force to land fighter jets on A1 motorway in early June

Swiss Air Force to land fighter jets on A1 motorway in early June
Learn a language from a local with Sprachtandem.ch

Learn a language from a local with Sprachtandem.ch
The most popular sneaker brands in Switzerland revealed

The most popular sneaker brands in Switzerland revealed
Health insurance premiums in Switzerland set to rise (again) in 2025

Health insurance premiums in Switzerland set to rise (again) in 2025
Switzerland ranked third-worst for parental work-life balance by new study

Switzerland ranked third-worst for parental work-life balance by new study
Zurich compost inspections named Switzerland's silliest law for 2024

Zurich compost inspections named Switzerland's silliest law for 2024

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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Living in Zurich: Your price guide for the Swiss metropolis

Living in Zurich: Your price guide for the Swiss metropolis
Canton Zurich uses AI to check homework as part of landmark trial

Canton Zurich uses AI to check homework as part of landmark trial
Cost of flights from Switzerland soars by 33 percent in 5 years

Cost of flights from Switzerland soars by 33 percent in 5 years
What you need to know about SBB's new timetable for 2025

What you need to know about SBB's new timetable for 2025

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