🌍 Complete Newcomer Guide
Moving to Switzerland
Your step-by-step hub for everything you need when moving to Switzerland — from arrival logistics to getting settled in your first 90 days.
Quick answer: Moving to Switzerland involves four early priorities: confirming your permit or EU/EFTA entry status, registering at your Gemeinde within 14 days of arrival, choosing mandatory health insurance within 90 days, and opening a Swiss bank account. This hub links to a full step-by-step checklist and a detailed first-90-days timeline to help you tackle each step in the right order.
Your first steps
Residence Permit & Visa
EU/EFTA nationals vs non-EU: permit types, registration deadlines, municipalities
Admin
Anmeldung (Registration)
Register at your local Gemeinde within the required timeframe
Admin
Health Insurance
Mandatory within 90 days of arrival. Compare premiums and franchises.
Essential
Banking & Finance
Open a Swiss bank account and understand Swiss finance basics
Money
Mobile & Internet
Get connected quickly — eSIM options, SIM cards, and local subscriptions
Connectivity
Housing
Understand Swiss rental market, Mietvertrag, deposit and landlord requirements
Housing
Planning your arrival
Your First 90 Days
Prioritised timeline for everything that needs doing in your first three months
Timeline
eSIM Before You Arrive
Stay connected from day one with a travel or arrival eSIM
Connectivity
Public Transport
Swiss trains, trams, buses — half-fare card and GA explained
Transport
Groceries & Daily Life
Where to shop, Swiss supermarkets, price levels and tips
Daily Life
Save in your first year
Up to 50% off Sunrise mobile plans — save up to CHF 480/year.
Price shown at checkout; final plan and discount confirmed by Sunrise.
