Living and
Working in Switzerland

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

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

The InterNations Expat Guide for working and living in Switzerland

Are you an expat working and living in Switzerland? Or are you preparing to move soon to Zurich, Bern or any other of the Swiss international hotspots?

Expat life in Switzerland has much to offer and provides a great intercultural experience – from discovering the countryside like the mountain resort of Zermatt, learning how Swiss people celebrate the Schweizer Nationalfeiertag, up to tasting Switzerland’s favorite dishes such as rösti.

However, InterNations does not only address expats in Switzerland. We have brief overview guides for various locations around the world – from living in USA to living in Australia.

Working and living in Switzerland – Valuable Information from A to Z

Moving to and living in Switzerland requires a wealth of up-to-date, trustworthy information on various aspects of Swiss expat life. Living abroad in Switzerland raises a lot of questions such as: ʺHow do I find the best relocation services for moving to Switzerland?ʺ, ʺIs the expat life in Zurich easy to manage for international people with disabilities?ʺ, ʺWhich international school in Zurich should our kids attend?ʺ or, ʺHow do I obtain a work permit for my spouse at the Swiss municipality in Geneva?ʺ

Collecting all that information on working and living in Switzerland is quite laborious and time-consuming. Our InterNations Expat Guide for Switzerland aims to help you and provides you with reliable info on those topics that matter to expats living in Switzerland. The Guide includes information on many different areas ranging from restaurants and nightlife, to food & shopping or embassies and consulates, up to international schools. Typical questions related to expat life abroad, such as ʺHow does the Swiss health-care system work?ʺ, will no longer remain unanswered.

Are you curious about expatriate living outside Switzerland? Then read more about our various expat guides, such as living in China or living in Norway!

Tips on living and working in Switzerland – From nannies and baby-sitters to special food stores

Moreover, our expat directory for Switzerland includes recommended listings of expat institutions and relocation services, e.g. nannies and baby-sitters or special food stores. As a member, you’ll also be able to share your experiences of living abroad in Switzerland with your fellow expats on the InterNations Forum. We are looking forward to welcoming you with a heart-felt Grüezi, salut, buongiorno, bainvegni from our expats living and working in Switzerland.