The complete checklist for moving to Switzerland
Switzerland is one of Europe’s most popular countries for expats, and it’s easy to see why. The compact nation is not only stunningly beautiful, but those who live there also enjoy a high standard of living, good salaries, and, of course, all that fresh mountain air.
- Do your research
- Decide where you want to live
- Arrange your Swiss visa
- Move your belongings to Switzerland
- Arrange your pet’s move to Switzerland
- Think about health insurance
- Start looking for a job
- Sort out your finances
- Find somewhere to stay
- Think about Swiss education
- Apply for an International Driving Permit
- Brush up on your Swiss languages
- Indulge in the local culture
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Do your research
- 30 surprising facts about Switzerland
- Culture and social etiquette in Switzerland
- The cost of living in Switzerland: Can you afford it?
Decide where you want to live
Arrange your Swiss visa
Move your belongings to Switzerland
- International Moving Expert
- Parcel ABC
- ReloAdvisor
- Sirelo
- The Relocator
Arrange your pet’s move to Switzerland
Think about health insurance
- Allianz Care
- Cigna Global
Start looking for a job
Sort out your finances
- CurrencyFair
- multi-currency service
- XE
Find somewhere to stay
Think about Swiss education
Apply for an International Driving Permit
Brush up on your Swiss languages
- Babbel
- Duolingo
- Tandem
Indulge in the local culture
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Living in Zurich, Switzerland Left Frankfurt thinking Swiss salaries would offset Swiss prices. Eight years later, the math still doesn't work, but the mountains are worth it. UX designer helping expats decode permits, apartment hunting, and why everything closes at 7pm.
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