Switzerland

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 — plus FINMA and FTA links.

🇨🇭 Switzerland