🇨🇭 The Complete Guide

Living in Switzerland

Your complete guide to every aspect of life in Switzerland — from arriving with a suitcase to raising a family and planning your future.

Key Facts for Indian Residents

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Register at Gemeinde
Within 14 days of moving to a new address — mandatory for all residents
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Health Insurance
Mandatory within 3 months. Fine: CHF 50-300/month for late enrolment
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Bank Account
PostFinance and Neon easiest to open for new arrivals without Swiss salary history
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Half-Fare Card
CHF 185/year. Halves the price of all SBB, tram, bus and lake boat tickets
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Betreibungsauszug
Debt register extract — needed for apartment rentals. Free from your Gemeindeverwaltung
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Official Info Portal
ch.ch is the official Swiss government portal for residents — available in English