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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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The Swiss rules, deadlines and offices, explained with primary sources.
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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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Kita and daycare in Zurich: costs, subsidies and waiting lists
What a Kita costs in Zurich, how the city subsidy and waiting lists work, kindergarten from age four, tax deductions and English-speaking Kitas.
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Lex Koller: buying property in Switzerland as a foreigner
Who may buy Swiss property under the Lex Koller: B, C and G permits, holiday-home quotas, the 20% rule, costs by canton and the 2026 reform.
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Opening a Swiss bank account as an expat: documents, fees and timing
How to open a bank account in Switzerland as a foreigner: documents, ID checks, fees at 11 providers, US-person rules and deposit protection.
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Salaries in Switzerland: official figures, minimum wages and what comes off your pay
The FSO median salary for Switzerland and Zurich, pay by sector and permit, the 2026 cantonal minimum wages and the deductions from a gross salary.
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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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Swiss driving licence: exchanging a foreign licence and importing your car
Exchanging a foreign driving licence in Switzerland: which countries skip the test, fees by canton, and importing a car with its tax and plate deadlines.
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Swiss health insurance for expats (KVG/LAMal) explained
How Swiss basic health insurance works: the 3-month deadline, what KVG/LAMal covers, premiums, deductibles, models, switching and exemptions, with sources.
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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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How to find an English-speaking dentist in Switzerland
English-speaking dentists in Zurich, Geneva and Basel: emergency numbers, what basic and dental insurance pay, and how a Swiss dental bill is worked out.
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How to find an English-speaking therapist in Switzerland
How to find an English-speaking therapist or psychologist in Switzerland: titles to check, what basic insurance pays since 2022, and crisis numbers.
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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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How to find an English-speaking doctor in Switzerland
How to find an English-speaking GP, dentist or therapist in Switzerland: insurance model rules, referrals, out-of-hours care and emergency numbers.
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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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Rental deposit in Switzerland: amount, rules, refund
At most three months’ rent, in a bank account in your name, released on both signatures: what Art. 257e CO says and how to get your deposit back.
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Best Swiss Cantons for Low Taxes in 2026: Zug, Schwyz & Every Real Alternative
Tax rates in Switzerland vary dramatically by canton. Compare Zug, Schwyz, Nidwalden, Appenzell and find the best canton for your tax situation.
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Swiss Lump-Sum Taxation 2026: The Complete HNWI Guide
How wealthy foreigners can negotiate flat-rate taxation in Switzerland. Eligibility, minimum thresholds, best cantons, and real-world examples.
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Swiss Tax Guide for Expats 2026: Rates, Deductions & How to Pay Less
Everything expats need to know about Swiss taxes: withholding tax, tax returns, deductions, cantonal differences and how to save legally.
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