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Swiss residence permit for EU citizens: L, B and C explained
Swiss residence permit for EU and EFTA citizens: what L, B, C and G mean, how long each lasts, what the canton asks for and how much it can charge.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to Switzerland: the step-by-step guide to your first months
Moving to Switzerland as an EU citizen: register with your commune within 14 days, insure yourself within 3 months, then sort tax, bank and driving.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to Switzerland from the UK after Brexit: what you need now
Moving to Switzerland from the UK: acquired rights before 2021, third-country rules since, the 3,500-permit quota for 2026, retirement and driving.
6 min readPaperworkDriving licence in Switzerland: exchange, car import and vignette
Driving licence in Switzerland: exchange a foreign licence within 12 months, clear and register your car, and buy the CHF 40 motorway vignette.
6 min readPaperworkBank account in Switzerland: how to open one and what it costs you
Bank account in Switzerland: what banks ask for, why EU basic-account rights do not apply, how to compare fees and euro transfers, and mortgage basics.
6 min readPaperworkAHV number in Switzerland: your social security number, explained
Your AHV number is Switzerland's 13-digit social security number, starting 756. Learn how it is assigned, where to find it and how to avoid scams.
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