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TOURISM
Zürich Card in Zurich – Prices, Benefits and Travel Guide (2026)
March 22, 2026 • 👁️ 2,477

Zürich Card in Zurich – Prices, Benefits and Travel Guide (2026)

The Zürich Card is one of the most popular tourist passes in Zurich, offering unlimited public transport, museum discounts,…

ECONOMY
🏥 What is Prämienverbilligung in Switzerland?
March 16, 2026 • 👁️ 1,628

🏥 What is Prämienverbilligung in Switzerland?

In Switzerland, everyone must have mandatory health insurance (Krankenversicherung). The monthly cost of this insurance is…

VISAS AND RESIDENCE IN SWITZERLAND
L Permit in Switzerland – For Non‑EU/EFTA Citizens
March 13, 2026 • 👁️ 2,203

L Permit in Switzerland – For Non‑EU/EFTA Citizens

Non‑EU/EFTA countries are states that are not members of the European Union (EU) or the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).…

VISAS AND RESIDENCE IN SWITZERLAND
L Permit in Switzerland – Short‑Term Residence Permit
March 13, 2026 • 👁️ 1,898

L Permit in Switzerland – Short‑Term Residence Permit

Important: This article primarily applies to EU / EFTA citizens who come to Switzerland for employment. For people arriving…

VISAS AND RESIDENCE IN SWITZERLAND
B Permit – Initial Residence Permit in Switzerland
March 12, 2026 • 👁️ 2,114

B Permit – Initial Residence Permit in Switzerland

The B residence permit is one of the most common residence permits for foreigners in Switzerland. It is a temporary residence…

ECONOMY
⚠️ Important information: Social assistance may affect residence permits in Switzerland
March 10, 2026 • 👁️ 2,250

⚠️ Important information: Social assistance may affect residence permits in Switzerland

In Switzerland, foreigners who apply for social assistance (Sozialhilfe) should be aware that it can affect their residence…

TOURISM
🚆 Modul-Abo in Switzerland – Flexible SBB Subscription
February 26, 2026 • 👁️ 2,019

🚆 Modul-Abo in Switzerland – Flexible SBB Subscription

The Modul-Abo is a flexible subscription offered by the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). It allows passengers to travel longer…

SERVICE INFO
💳 REKA Card in Switzerland – How Does It Work and Who Issues It?
February 24, 2026 • 👁️ 1,973

💳 REKA Card in Switzerland – How Does It Work and Who Issues It?

The REKA card in Switzerland is issued by Schweizerische Reisekasse (REKA) – a non-profit organization founded in 1939. REKA…

SERVICE INFO
🚗 Motorway Tolls and Fines in Switzerland 2026
February 22, 2026 • 👁️ 2,169

🚗 Motorway Tolls and Fines in Switzerland 2026

What Every Driver Needs to Know – With Special Focus on the Zurich → Munich Route. Motorways in Switzerland are subject to…

ECONOMY
✈️ Working at a Swiss Airport – Important Information (Swiss TV Info)
February 21, 2026 • 👁️ 2,104

✈️ Working at a Swiss Airport – Important Information (Swiss TV Info)

Employment at Swiss airports – for example in Zurich – is subject to strict security regulations. Anyone wishing to work at…

ECONOMY
🎟️ KulturLegi in Switzerland – Discount Card for Low-Income Residents
February 21, 2026 • 👁️ 2,110

🎟️ KulturLegi in Switzerland – Discount Card for Low-Income Residents

The KulturLegi is a Swiss discount card that allows people with low income to access cultural, sports, and leisure activities…

HEALTH
🏥 Mandatory Health Insurance in Switzerland – Franchise, Models, Switching
February 19, 2026 • 👁️ 2,348

🏥 Mandatory Health Insurance in Switzerland – Franchise, Models, Switching

In Switzerland, health insurance is mandatory – and for many newcomers, it is one of the most expensive and confusing topics.…

SERVICE INFO
💼 RAV in Switzerland – What to Do If You Lose Your Job?
February 19, 2026 • 👁️ 2,320

💼 RAV in Switzerland – What to Do If You Lose Your Job?

RAV If your employment ends in Switzerland, the first and most important step is: register immediately with the RAV. The RAV…

ECONOMY
Free Counseling for the Unemployed in the Canton of Zurich – DFA Helps You
February 15, 2026 • 👁️ 1,953

Free Counseling for the Unemployed in the Canton of Zurich – DFA Helps You

DFA – Kirchliche Fachstelle bei Arbeitslosigkeit offers personal and confidential counseling for individuals who have become…

ECONOMY
Swiss TV Info – Betreibung & Bankruptcy (Part 2)
February 14, 2026 • 👁️ 2,055

Swiss TV Info – Betreibung & Bankruptcy (Part 2)

What should you do if you have already fallen into the procedure? In the previous part, we explained what Betreibung (debt…

ECONOMY
DEBT ENFORCEMENT IN SWITZERLAND
February 14, 2026 • 👁️ 2,051

DEBT ENFORCEMENT IN SWITZERLAND

What every newcomer must know about payment discipline 🧾 What is Betreibung? Betreibung is the official Swiss debt enforcement…

ECONOMY
🏦 Debt Management in Zurich – What to do when you're overwhelmed by debt?
February 13, 2026 • 👁️ 1,941

🏦 Debt Management in Zurich – What to do when you're overwhelmed by debt?

Even in Switzerland – despite the stable economic environment – many people find themselves in difficult financial situations.…

SERVICE INFO
🏠 Rent Deposit in Switzerland – What Can You Do If You’re New and Don’t Have the Money?
February 7, 2026 • 👁️ 2,780

🏠 Rent Deposit in Switzerland – What Can You Do If You’re New and Don’t Have the Money?

In Switzerland, one of the biggest challenges when renting an apartment is the so-called rent deposit (security deposit).…

SERVICE INFO
⚖️ Legal protection insurance (Rechtsschutz) in Switzerland – what you should know
February 7, 2026 • 👁️ 1,987

⚖️ Legal protection insurance (Rechtsschutz) in Switzerland – what you should know

In Switzerland, many people hear about legal protection insurance, known as Rechtsschutz, but it is not always clear what…

SERVICE INFO
❗ Important information about free German courses in Switzerland
February 6, 2026 • 👁️ 2,162

❗ Important information about free German courses in Switzerland

For many newly arrived people, it is unclear how free language opportunities work in Switzerland, therefore we would like…

HEALTH
Sickness Daily Allowance Insurance in Switzerland – Detailed Explanation
September 1, 2025 • 👁️ 7,115

Sickness Daily Allowance Insurance in Switzerland – Detailed Explanation

What is it? The sickness daily allowance insurance is designed so that if someone falls ill and cannot work, the insurer replaces…

ECONOMY
Starting a Small Business in Zurich: Costs and Steps
September 1, 2025 • 👁️ 3,555

Starting a Small Business in Zurich: Costs and Steps

Introduction. Starting a small business (Einzelfirma – sole proprietorship) in Switzerland is simple and relatively inexpensive.…

SERVICE INFO
Driving in Switzerland
July 6, 2025 • 👁️ 7,146

Driving in Switzerland

In Zurich, you can drive from age 17 – but only with an accompanying adult. In Switzerland – including Zurich – it is permitted…

SERVICE INFO
Switzerland’s 26 Cantons – A Complete Overview
July 5, 2025 • 👁️ 4,862

Switzerland’s 26 Cantons – A Complete Overview

Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons, each with its own capital, government, population, and cultural identity. These cantons…

VISAS AND RESIDENCE IN SWITZERLAND
Family Reunification in Switzerland – What You Should Know
June 23, 2025 • 👁️ 4,862

Family Reunification in Switzerland – What You Should Know

Family reunification allows persons residing in Switzerland (with a residence permit or permanent settlement permit) to bring…

VISAS AND RESIDENCE IN SWITZERLAND
Swiss Visas and Residence Permits – A Guide for Foreigners
June 22, 2025 • 👁️ 5,245

Swiss Visas and Residence Permits – A Guide for Foreigners

If you want to live or stay in Switzerland, it's important to understand the difference between a visa and a residence permit.…

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