Preparations for a stay abroad, emigration and repatriation
We offer general information on the topics of “Living and working abroad” and “Returning to Switzerland”.
Emigrating
Planning and preparing for your expatriation. Planning to move abroad? People emigrating from Switzerland need to clear a number of administrative hurdles.
Temporary stay abroad
Planning to go abroad? The FDFA provides a range of useful information on travelling abroad, learning languages and studying abroad, working as an au pair, and trainee programmes.
Working abroad
Opportunities, job search and general conditions for working abroad.
Retiring abroad
Pension payments, medical care, insurance, health insurance and social integration during your retirement abroad.
Returning to Switzerland
Deregistration abroad and obligation to register in Switzerland upon your return to Switzerland.