Relocation: Welcome to Switzerland

You have decided for professional or private reasons to move to Switzerland. Switzerland is not a classic emigration destination and the immigration conditions for non Swiss nationals are not always simple. The Swiss have put a number of hurdles in the way of a carefree stay. In addition, some things are very different in Switzerland. No matter whether you originate from Asia or continental America, you will find that much is strange, different, unusual and incomprehensible.

FriendlySWISS has set itself the aim of making you and your family’s start in Switzerland somewhat easier. We lead you through the jungle of authorities and forms and we provide you with an introduction to our culture, our daily life and not least we assist you in finding your way in our culinary world.

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*In accordance with Swiss law, we are not an employment agency, we are not a credit agency and we are not an insurance brokerage.

However, we facilitate contact with serious and professional experts from a diverse range of industries!!

· Assistance with drawing up job application documents

· Forwarding the documents to suitable employment agencies or potential employers*

· Preparation for your arrival, collection from the airport and transportation to your initial accommodation

· Help in searching for a house or apartment

· Escort and translation when viewing apartments or houses

· Checking rental agreements

· Assistance with apartment handover

· What insurances do I need for the rental or purchase of an apartment or house?

· Procurement of a notary for the house purchase

· You have an address in Switzerland! What now? Telephone, television, post, refuse, electricity, water and waste water. Everything that needs regulated and registered.

· Assistance and escort when registering with the resident’s registry office

· Help when looking for a vehicle

· Escort and translation when viewing vehicles

· Checking over the purchase agreement, support in obtaining credit*

· Assistance in obtaining suitable and compulsory insurance*

· Registration and enrolment of the vehicle, procuring a license plate from the road traffic agency

· School regulations: Which school?

· Registering children with a suitable school

· The jungle of health and social insurances. What is necessary, what is compulsory?

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Did you know that the use of very specific refuse bags only is permitted in Switzerland. But that the regulations differ from district to district?

If you bring flowers for your hosts, do you leave the packaging on the flowers or remove it?

Do you know what FIGUGEGEL means?

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· The new neighbours and how do I deal with them?

· Invited over: We help you to prepare for your first visit to a Swiss host family:

· What does your host expect from you?

· Typical Swiss: When and what gifts for the host

· What dishes await you? How does one eat a fondue?

· Taboo subjects at the table!

· Extending an invitation: What do your guests expect from you?

· When should you and must you extend an invitation in which circumstances?

· Buying, what and where?

· The greatest contrasts between your homeland and Switzerland

· The first day at work. What does my boss expect from me?

· How do I treat my boss?

We offer you a start package with clear services at a clear price!!

Did you know that it is absolutely essential as guests of a host family in Switzerland, that one assist with the washing up?