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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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How it works in Switzerland
The Swiss rules, deadlines and offices, explained with primary sources.
How it works in Switzerland
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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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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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