24,500+ Indians across Switzerland

Your Swiss Indian

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The definitive platform for Indians living in Switzerland — restaurants, associations, events, business networks, temples, and everything you need to thrive.

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~24,500 Indians
across 26 cantons
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5 Cities
across Switzerland
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150+ Groups
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What We Cover

Everything for
Swiss Indians

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150+associations

Community

Connect with ~24,500 Indians across Switzerland through associations, cultural groups, and social networks

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50+guides

Living in Switzerland

Everything you need to settle in — permits, housing, schools, healthcare, banking, and daily life essentials

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200+listings

Food & Dining

Discover the best Indian restaurants, grocery stores, caterers, and home chefs across Switzerland

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40+centres

Spiritual & Wellness

Find temples, yoga studios, meditation centres, and Satsang groups for your spiritual journey

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300+opportunities

Business & Career

Advance your career and grow your business with our professional network, job listings, and entrepreneurship resources

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100+events/year

Culture & Arts

Celebrate India's rich culture through festivals, classical arts, Bollywood, fashion, and entertainment

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~24,500Indians in Switzerland
26Cantons covered
500+Businesses listed
150+Community groups
What's On

Upcoming Events

Full Calendar
SICC India Night @ Zurich Film FestivalNetworking

SICC India Night @ Zurich Film Festival

SICC's annual India Night at the Zurich Film Festival — bringing together Swiss and Indian film, business and cultural communities at one of Europe's leading film festivals.

1 Oct 2026
Zurich Film Festival, Zurich
SwissPuja Durga Puja 2026Cultural

SwissPuja Durga Puja 2026

Authentic Durga Puja over five days with pandal, ashtami anjali, prasad, and cultural programs by SwissPuja.

Oct 16–21, 2026
Schwerzisaal, Langnau am Albis
IAGZ Navratri Garba Night 2026Cultural

IAGZ Navratri Garba Night 2026

Largest Garba celebration in Switzerland with live dandiya music, traditional dance, and festive dinner.

Oct 25, 2026
Stadthalle Dietikon, Zurich

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City Guides

Indians Across Switzerland

Tailored guides for each Swiss city where the Indian community thrives

Switzerland

Zurich

Financial capital and home to the largest Indian community in Switzerland

~10,000 Indians
Community Highlights
IAGZ Community & Diwali Gala
ETH & UZH Indian Students (InSAZ)
Indian Restaurants in Kreis 4 & 6
Gujarati, Punjabi & Telugu Associations
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Living in Switzerland

Your comprehensive guide to settling into Swiss life — from day one to feeling at home

📋Residence Permits🏥Health Insurance🏦Swiss Banking🏫Schools & Kita🗣️Language Courses📊Tax Returns🚗Driving Licence🆘Emergency Numbers
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Pro Tip

Join the Indian expat Facebook groups for Zurich, Geneva, and Basel immediately upon arrival. Community members are incredibly helpful and can guide you through Swiss bureaucracy.

Arriving in Switzerland

Step-by-step guide

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    Register at your local Gemeinde (municipality) within 14 days

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    Apply for your residence permit (L, B, or C) at the Migrationsamt

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    Open a Swiss bank account — UBS, ZKB, Postfinance, or neo banks like Neon, Yuh

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    Get mandatory health insurance (Krankenkasse) within 3 months — avg CHF 393.30/month (2026)

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    Register children at local schools through the Schulverwaltung

Community Voices

Indians Thriving in Switzerland

Real stories from community members who've built their lives in Switzerland

“Moving to Switzerland was daunting, but the Indian community here made it feel like home. From finding a flat to celebrating Diwali with 500 people — this platform has been my go-to guide.”

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Software Engineer, Zurich
Maharashtra · 7 years in Switzerland

“The business networking resources here connected me with the right people at SICC. Switzerland's Indian professional community is incredibly strong and supportive.”

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Pharma Executive, Basel
Kerala · 4 years in Switzerland

“As a working mother, I rely on this community for everything — from finding a Hindi tutor for my daughter to the best chaat near us in Bern. Indispensable resource.”

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Doctor, Bern
Delhi NCR · 10 years in Switzerland
Essential Links

Key Resources

Curated links to official, community, and lifestyle resources every Indian in Switzerland needs

Official

Embassy of India, Berne

Consular services, OCI cards, passport renewal, diaspora events — Kirchenfeldstrasse 28, 3005 Berne. Tel: +41 31 350 1130

Official

Indian Consulate General, Geneva

Consular services for Indians in French-speaking Switzerland — 21 Route Appia, 1292 Chambesy, Geneva. Tel: +41 22 717 0600

Living

Comparis.ch

Compare health insurance, mortgages, cars, and internet plans

Transport

SBB Swiss Railways

Public transport timetables, GA Travelcard (from CHF 2,780/yr) and Half-Fare Card (CHF 190/yr)

Community

IAGZ – Indian Association Zurich

Events, networking, and community support for Indians in Zurich

Business

SICC – Swiss Indian Chamber

Business networking, events, and trade facilitation between India and Switzerland

Community

TeluguSwiss Association

Telugu-speaking Indian community across Switzerland — cultural events and networking

Shopping

India Supermarkt (Online)

Buy Indian groceries, spices, and products online in Switzerland

Business

TiE Zurich

The Indus Entrepreneurs — mentorship, networking, and startup ecosystem

Business

India-Swiss Startup Bridge

India-Switzerland bilateral startup collaboration platform by Startup India

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