Are you moving abroad or already living there? In our articles and interviews, we let experts have their say and provide essential background information on emigration and everyday life abroad.
Emigration: what steps should I take to leave Switzerland?
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This article, along with a practical checklist, will guide you step by step through the emigration process – supplemented with further helpful articles and links.
Digital nomads: what to consider as a temporary Swiss Abroad
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Before the pandemic they were considered exotic; today digital nomads are in vogue. But the dream lifestyle is not without pitfalls.
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Moving abroad is an exciting but often challenging experience. Many emigrants experience different phases between culture shock and assimilation.
How a small cooperative extends a lifeline to Swiss abroad
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Every year 30,000 Swiss choose to leave their homeland. A little known cooperative can help them with unforeseen challenges.
Tax information when emigrating from Switzerland: what you need to know
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Tax liability in Switzerland does not always end at the country’s border – here’s what you should bear in mind when moving abroad.
Five things to know about your Swiss bank account before emigrating
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Swiss Abroad frequently pay significantly higher fees at Swiss banks than their compatriots in Switzerland. You can find an overview of prices here.
Emigration and pension benefits: how to save on taxes
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Taxes are due when withdrawing pension fund capital. Swiss citizens living abroad may, under certain circumstances, reclaim a portion of these taxes.
Swiss abroad health insurance – what are the options?
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Should you take out insurance abroad? Or with a health insurance company in Switzerland? Is that even possible? We explain.
Swiss state pensions abroad and what you need to know
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How can I claim my state pension abroad? Can I still make voluntary contributions from outside Switzerland? Answers to some FAQs.
Emigrating with family: what to do if a child doesn’t want to move
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New surroundings, new school, new friends – emigration can be a daunting prospect for children. Two experts share their tips.
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Despite all the anticipation, emigrating with your family can be accompanied by numerous uncertainties and worries. Here is some help.
Voting from abroad: How to register for Swiss elections
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Switzerland grants voting rights to its citizens living abroad. If you want to exercise your voting rights, you must first get on the electoral register.
Bringing a pet to Switzerland requires meticulous preparation
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Whether visiting Switzerland on holiday or arriving to live permanently, entering the country with a pet involves a number of steps and formalities. Here’s what you need to know.
Unemployed abroad? Returning to Switzerland requires careful preparation
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For Swiss nationals planning to return to Switzerland after living abroad, it pays to prepare the ground carefully in order to avoid surprises – especially if job-seeking is on the cards.
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The number of Swiss people living abroad continues to increase. Five charts explain their characteristics and geographic distribution.
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Around 30,000 Swiss men, women and children wave goodbye to Switzerland every year. But who are they, and where do they go?
What factors should be taken into account when inheriting Swiss citizenship abroad?
Should there be a limit to the passing on of Swiss citizenship? Or is the current practice too strict and it should still be possible to register after the age of 25?
Is your place of origin, your Heimatort, important to you?
Every Swiss citizen has a Heimatort, a place of origin, but many have never visited theirs. What’s your relationship with your Heimatort? What does it mean to you?
