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Living in Switzerland as an expatriate

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Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation is a federal parliamentary republic in western-central Europe. It is a member of the EFTA and the Schengen Area however not of the European Union.

The official currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF), the country calling code is +41. The official timezone is CET in winter and CEST in summer.

Official languages are German, French, Italian and Romansh.

For questions about being a citizen in Switzerland see

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Main differences between living in Lausanne and Zürich

What are the main differences between living in Lausanne and Zürich? In particular, in terms of taxes, difficulty and affordability of renting/buying a (family) accomodation in a near town, internal public transport, and commuting from near towns,…
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Can I work in Switzerland with a French Carte de sejour? I am an Indian national married to a French citizen

I recently moved from India to France to be with my Husband. We live in an area which is covered under the Swiss 'G-Permit'. I am just beginning to learn French. Is it possible for me to get this permit to be able to work in Switzerland?
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Extreme commuting project in Switzerland by train

I will soon accept a job offer in Geneva downtown, and I am living in Valais canton in Switzerland. In my current field of expertise, there is no opportunity in the area; it looks like everything is located in Geneva; a little less in Lausanne. I…
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How to calculate customs duty on importing furniture to Switzerland?

What custom duties and taxes must one pay on importing furniture into Switzerland from the European Union? I've heard that these are calculated based on weight. What are details of the calculation? How would I calculate the duties and taxes on…
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Is the 2 months cooling off period mandatory for a 120 days work permit followed by a L permit for Switzerland?

Let's say that the 120 days work permit is approved by authorities but a project requires the person to continue after 120 days, as well without any gap. So in that case, is it really mandatory to have 2 months cooling off period for the 120 days…
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What recourse do I have if a Swiss accident insurance company refuses to cover a claim?

I work for a Swiss company which provides me with accident insurance, which is legally mandated in Switzerland. Some time ago as I was bicycling home, I crashed (hitting an all-but-invisible obstacle) and sustained several injuries. Most healed…
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Paying bill in Switzerland

I am new to Switzerland (Suisse Romande, French speaking part) but I do hold a Swiss citizenship so I have to fill the same paper as all Swiss citizens. Anyway I have to pay my health insurance (prime d'assurance maladie) but I have no idea how to…
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