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Expat Guides

Comprehensive guides for immigrants and expats in Switzerland: visa, registration, health insurance, customs and moving. Step-by-step instructions with checklists and templates.

5 articles
Moving from Germany to Switzerland - suitcases and documents
10 min28.01.2026

Complete Guide to Moving from Germany to Switzerland

Moving from Germany to Switzerland requires good planning. This guide helps with visa, insurance, taxes and more.

Jens Herbst
Jens Herbst
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Registering in Switzerland, documents and checklist on a desk
12 min01.02.2026

Registering in Switzerland, step by step, with document checklist and common mistakes

How to register in Switzerland properly. Documents, timelines, municipality steps, health insurance and common mistakes. Includes a PDF checklist lead magnet.

Jens Herbst
Jens Herbst
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Form 18.44 and inventory list for Swiss customs when moving
13 min04.02.2026

Swiss customs when moving, form 18.44 and inventory list, how to get it done without stress

Import household effects duty free. Requirements, form 18.44, inventory list, follow up shipments and special cases like vehicles or new items. Includes a template.

Jens Herbst
Jens Herbst
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30 day plan for Switzerland, registration, health insurance, housing search
13 min01.02.2026

Move to Switzerland in 30 days, the plan that saves you paperwork, housing stress and time

A 30 day plan for a clean start in Switzerland. Deadlines, dossier, scripts and scam safety. Includes a free starter pack download.

Jens Herbst
Jens Herbst
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Mobile internet and TV plans in Switzerland – smartphone with 5G signal and WiFi router
10 min24.02.2026

Mobile, Internet and TV in Switzerland – why Galaxus has the best deal

Need mobile, internet or TV in Switzerland? Galaxus offers the cheapest plans without minimum contract – from CHF 12 per month. 5G, fiber optic and 282 TV channels in an honest comparison.

Jens Herbst
Jens Herbst
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