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B permit in Switzerland: requirements, fees and processing times by canton
How to get a Swiss B permit: EU/EFTA and non-EU rules, steps, documents, and the fees and processing times in seven cantons, from the migration offices.
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Guides: Immigration & permits
How it works in Switzerland and what to check before you choose: guides on immigration & permits, each linked to providers who can help.
Guides: Immigration & permits
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C permit in Switzerland: requirements and how to switch from B to C
When you can switch from a B to a C permit: 5 or 10 years, language rules, steps, documents, and the fees and processing times in seven cantons.
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Swiss citizenship for expats: naturalisation requirements, steps and costs
How to get Swiss citizenship: naturalisation requirements, language level, steps, and the residence rules and fees of seven cantons, from official pages.
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The fide test in Switzerland: levels, format, fees and test centres
The fide language test in English: who runs it, the level each permit and Swiss citizenship needs, the format, the CHF 250 fee and test centres by city.
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Jobs in Switzerland for English speakers: where to look and what you need
Where English-speaking jobs are in Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Zug and Bern, which work permit you need, 2026 quotas, salaries and Swiss CV norms.
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B, L and C permits in Switzerland: what’s the difference
L, B, C and G permits compared: EU/EFTA vs non-EU rules, 2026 quotas, renewals, family reunification and when you can get a C permit, with sources.
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Registering at your Swiss commune (Anmeldung)
Register within 14 days and before you start work: deadlines by canton, documents, fees, what happens next, and how to deregister. Sourced and dated.
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Moving to Switzerland from South Africa: 2026 Permit & Relocation Guide
South African moving to Switzerland? Work permits, ZAR to CHF reality check, healthcare transition, and practical tips from immigration experts.
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Moving to Switzerland from the USA: Your 2026 Expat Action Plan
Everything American expats need to know about moving to Switzerland — work permits, double taxation, health insurance transition, and cultural adjustment.
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Moving to Switzerland from the UK: B Permit, Tax & Costs 2026
The definitive guide for British expats relocating to Switzerland in 2026. Covers post-Brexit visa requirements, ETIAS, NHS vs Swiss health insurance, UK pension…
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