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  • Andrey Vasilyev

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

InterNations – The Place for Pakistanis Living in Switzerland

Want to connect with the expat community of Pakistanis in Switzerland? Looking for Pakistani compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Pakistani 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 Pakistan 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 Pakistani expats in Switzerland is going very strong, with members having roots all across Pakistan - from Lahore, over Karachi to Islamabad.

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Meet other Pakistanis at our events in Switzerland

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

Apr 18, 2025, 7:00 PM
82 attendees
Dear Basel Community, I would like to invite you all to an after-work with a welcome drink in Baltazar Bar to celebrate the new days of springs 2025 :) Around 21:00 a DJ starts playing and we can al
Apr 18, 2025, 10:00 PM
12 attendees
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
Apr 19, 2025, 8:45 AM
1 attendee
Let’s share a ski / mountain time. Saturday weather will be alright, and snow still fine at that height. I plan to be at around 8:45 at the parking Col du Pillon in Glacier 3000. I’ll leave Divonne
Apr 19, 2025, 10:00 AM
1 attendee
Hello Biker, this is a nice intermediate-level ride from Sion toward Montana. Approximatively 40km long with 1000m of total ascent. eMTB/eBike is welcome. Full autonomy required (food, drink, repa

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Why Pakistani 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 Pakistani members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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    From Pakistan, living in Geneva
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    From Pakistan, living in Geneva
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    From Pakistan, living in Geneva
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    From Pakistan, living in Geneva
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    From Pakistan, living in Geneva

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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.

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Tips and Advice on Switzerland from Your Fellow Pakistani Expats

Obviously, expat life in Switzerland goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Pakistanis 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. Pakistanis 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 Pakistanis in Zurich, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Pakistani 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 Pakistan.
  • 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 biryani in Zurich, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Switzerland has information on the nearest Pakistani embassy and many other institutions.

From the mountain resort of Zermatt to Interlaken, the outdoor and action sports capital of Switzerland, you can meet supportive and friendly Pakistani expats in Switzerland on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Pakistanis 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 rösti, 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 Pakistan and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Khush amaadiid from our Pakistanis living 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.

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