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B/C/L/G permits, communal registration, health insurance deadlines, and cantonal taxes.
The complete guide for international students and young people in Switzerland
Updated on: Apr 21, 2026
B/C/L/G permits, communal registration, health insurance deadlines, and cantonal taxes.
Homegate, rental dossiers, deposits up to three months, and high rents in Zurich and Geneva.
Migros/Coop, GA travelcard, TWINT, and strict recycling rules.
Mandatory KVG/LAMal insurance, franchise, basic models, and emergency numbers.
Jobs.ch, languages by region, maternity/paternity leave, and pillar contributions.
CH IBAN, QR-bills and TWINT, withholding tax, three pillars, and AEOI โ plus FINMA and FTA links.