Relocation Switzerland
Moving to Switzerland
We’re often asked how to move, find work, or settle into Swiss life. Switzerland has a strong tradition of welcoming global talent and ranks among the top places to live and work.
To help you start, we’ve listed official websites and portals with the latest information.
Relocating to Switzerland is an exciting step filled with opportunity. From securing the right residence permit to finding a job and settling into a new home, there are a few key things to consider.
Understanding the local language, arranging health insurance, and getting familiar with the cost of living are all part of the journey. Switzerland offers excellent public transport, a high quality of life, and a welcoming international community.
To help you get started, we’ve gathered official resources and useful tips to make your move as smooth as possible.
Working & Living in Switzerland
You might wonder how to do business in Fantastic Switzerland, please feel free to consult the free guides provided by the different government agencies in Switzerland and their cantons.
Moving to Switzerland
Switzerland: How To...
How do you dispose of rubbish in Switzerland? Will a foreign diploma be recognised? From Switzerland's visa requirements to how the school system works, here you'll find useful tips, facts and links to practical information about Switzerland.
State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) – Labour Market
The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is the Swiss labour market authority, and thus it is responsible for the law on job placement and unemployment insurance. The cantons, the regional employment centres (RAV), the logistics centres for labour market measures (LMM) and the unemployment insurance funds are responsible for executing these laws.
Applying for asylum in Switzerland
Switzerland can grant asylum to people who are persecuted. Here is some information on how to apply.
Paying taxes
How much your tax bill will be depends on how much you earn and where you live, among other things. You can calculate how much you will probably have to pay in federal, cantonal and communal taxes online.
Study in Switzerland
Attending a university in Switzerland means delving into cutting-edge science and investing in an education at one of the top-ranked universities in the world. With a strong focus on their research missions, Swiss universities are among the most internationalised in the world and boast an outstanding share of international students and faculty; they are therefore very well connected with international academia – a network you will directly profit from.
Finding a job in Switzerland
jobs.ch is Switzerland's leading online job portal. Job seekers can consult thousands of new employment ads every day, save interesting job ads, and send their applications directly on the website and/or with the mobile app.