InterNations – The Place for Filipinos Living in Switzerland

Want to connect with the expat community of Filipinos in Switzerland? Looking for Filipino compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Filipino expats to go on an excursion to the mountain resort of Zermatt with?

InterNations Switzerland offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Switzerland or are still in Philippines planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Filipino expats in Switzerland is going very strong, with members having roots all across Philippines - from Davao, over Cebu to Manila.

Andrey Vasilyev

Andrey Vasilyev

I was able to connect with other expats in Zurich who enjoy cycling as much as I do and organize weekly rides.

Elin Gustavson

Elin Gustavson

At the first InterNations event that I attended, I met my wonderful partner. We now live together in a flat next to the Limmat.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Meet other Filipinos at our events in Switzerland

Attend our monthly events and activities for Filipinos expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

InterNations St. Gallen, Hang Out Evening!
InterNations St. Gallen, Hang Out Evening!
Dear Members, Colder days and even colder evenings are upon us, that doesn’t mean we hide ourselves at home. But instead let’s meet up at our favorite cozy, friendly and welcoming bar,La Buena Onda. Soon many of you will be going home for the festive season, why not take this opportunity to gathe
Dear Members, Colder days and even colder evenings are upon us, that doesn’t mean we hide ourselves at home. But instead let’s meet up at our favorite cozy, friendly and welcoming bar,La Buena Onda. Soon many of you will be going home for the festive season, why not take this opportunity to gathe
InterNations Basel Official Event @ Baltazar Bar
InterNations Basel Official Event @ Baltazar Bar
Dear Basel Community, I would like to invite you all to an after-work with a welcome drink in Baltazar :) Around 21:00 a DJ starts playing and we can all dance and enjoy the Dancefloor:) Feel free to invite your friends to enjoy the music, dance; laugh and socialize with new people. If you are n
Dear Basel Community, I would like to invite you all to an after-work with a welcome drink in Baltazar :) Around 21:00 a DJ starts playing and we can all dance and enjoy the Dancefloor:) Feel free to invite your friends to enjoy the music, dance; laugh and socialize with new people. If you are n
InterNations Geneva Official Event SIP Party @ Uptown
InterNations Geneva Official Event SIP Party @ Uptown
Your local Geneva Ambassadors are happy to invite you to the SIP Party at Uptown Geneva! You will have time to meet up fellow Internations members from 9:00 PM till 10:30PM (privatized just for us) Privatized Entrance Including Drink for Internations from 9:00 pm till 10:30 pm latest - after 10:30
Your local Geneva Ambassadors are happy to invite you to the SIP Party at Uptown Geneva! You will have time to meet up fellow Internations members from 9:00 PM till 10:30PM (privatized just for us) Privatized Entrance Including Drink for Internations from 9:00 pm till 10:30 pm latest - after 10:30
Zug 30+ Agers Party
Zug 30+ Agers Party
We are delighted to be able to toast 10 years of the ZUG 30+ PARTY with you! A big thank you for the great support and the countless atmospheric party nights over the past 10 years. For 10 years, the Lounge & Gallery has been opening its doors every 3 weeks for a breathtaking and gigantic party nigh
We are delighted to be able to toast 10 years of the ZUG 30+ PARTY with you! A big thank you for the great support and the countless atmospheric party nights over the past 10 years. For 10 years, the Lounge & Gallery has been opening its doors every 3 weeks for a breathtaking and gigantic party nigh

Why Filipino expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Filipino members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Sports Group
Sports Group
Arts and Culture Group
Arts and Culture Group
Singles Group
Singles Group
The Witty Banter Lounge Group
The Witty Banter Lounge Group

Tips and Advice on Switzerland from Your Fellow Filipino Expats

Obviously, expat life in Switzerland goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Filipinos is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Swiss mentality and way of life. Filipinos in Switzerland are a part of our community, calling cities such as Geneva, Bern, Zurich, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Filipinos in Zurich, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Filipino delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Swiss InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Philippines.
  • On the Switzerland Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get halo-halo in Zurich, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Switzerland has information on the nearest Filipino embassy and many other institutions.

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Meet and Mingle with Fellow Filipinos in Switzerland

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Switzerland. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Swiss r\östi, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Zurich’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Switzerland? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the\ mountain\ ranges\ of\ the\ Jura\ Vaudois and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Philippines and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Mabuhay! from our Filipinos living in Switzerland!