Published on 1 February 2026

Information about countries

Detailed dossiers on the topic of “Living and working abroad” are available for the most important emigration destinations. They are aimed at people who leave Switzerland, settle permanently abroad and pursue gainful employment.

Country dossiers – living and working

1 February 2026

Country dossier: Argentina

Comprehensive information on living and working in Argentina.

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Country dossier: Australia

Comprehensive information on living and working in Australia.

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Country dossier: Brazil

Comprehensive information on living and working in Brazil.

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Country dossier: Canada

Complete information about living and working in Canada.

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Country dossier: Chile

Comprehensive information on living and working in Chile.

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Country dossier: Dominican Republic

Complete information about life and work in the Dominican Republic.

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Country dossier: EU/EFTA

Comprehensive information on living and working in EU/EFTA.

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Country dossier: Hong Kong

Complete information about living and working in Hong Kong.

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Country dossier: Mexiko

Complete information about living and working in Mexiko.

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Country dossier: New Zealand

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Country dossier: Philippines

Comprehensive information on living and working in the Philippines.

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Country dossier: South Africa

Comprehensive information on living and working in South Africa.

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Country dossier: Thailand

Comprehensive information on living and working in Thailand.

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Country dossier: Turkey

Comprehensive information on living and working in Turkey.

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Country dossier: United States of America

Comprehensive information on living and working in the United States of America.

Contact

Innovation and Partnerships
Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA
Consular Directorate CD
Effingerstrasse 27
3003 Bern