How it works
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.
Guides by topic
Guides: Relocation agencies
How it works in Switzerland and what to check before you choose: guides on relocation agencies, each linked to providers who can help.
Guides: Relocation agencies
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How it works
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.
How to choose
Finding an apartment in Zurich as an expat
Zurich’s vacancy rate is 0.11%. What flats cost, what goes in your dossier, what to check before signing, and when a search agent is worth it.
How to choose
International movers in Switzerland: how to compare quotes
Fixed price or estimate, volume surveys, Form 18.44 customs, liability and car import: how to compare international moving quotes for Switzerland.
How it works
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.
Checklist
Your first 90 days in Switzerland
Register within 14 days, get health insurance within 3 months, then deposit, tax at source and Serafe: a sourced checklist for your first 90 days.
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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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