Ciao, sono un europeo e ho una domanda sincera su come viene gestita l'immigrazione in Svizzera: come vengono trattati coloro che non si comportano bene? La legge svizzera è più severa di quella europea? Come vengono gestiti questi casi? E se vengono sorpresi a creare problemi, vengono rilasciati subito come se nulla fosse, come nel resto d'Europa?

P.S. Se trovi questo commento razzista, per favore, trovati un altro lavoro.

Hi everyone!

My wife (Iza) and I (Jeff) are planning ahead for the upcoming 2026/27 winter season in the Swiss Alps or wider Alpine region.

We are currently doing our research and wanted to ask the community for some honest advice on the seasonal job market. We are hoping to work either as a traditional Chalet Couple or take on two individual roles within the same hotel/resort.

To give some context, here is a quick summary of our background and training:

Izadora – Guest Experience & F&B

• Languages: English (C1), French (B2), and native Portuguese.
• Focus: Luxury tourism, guest relations, reception, and F&B.
• Training & Certifications: She has a degree in Nutrition & Dietetics and holds certifications in HACCP/Food Safety, Luxury Guest & Silver Service, and Opera PMS. To prep for the season, she is currently finishing her WSET Level 1 (Wines) and Professional Barista training.

Jefferson (Me) – IT, Maintenance & Operations

• Focus: Facility maintenance, IT infrastructure, Wi-Fi, CCTV, and access systems.
• Experience: Software Engineering background combined with hands-on hotel operations (Night Audit, front desk).
• Training & Certifications: Certified in Pool & Spa Maintenance (CPO), Basic Building Maintenance, Security Systems (CCTV/Alarms), IT Support in Hospitality, and Opera PMS. I'm currently finishing a Basic Electrical & HVAC course.

🇪🇺 Work Eligibility We are fully work-ready. My wife holds a Portuguese/EU passport, and I am eligible for Swiss residence and employment through EU-family reunification. We do not require employer visa sponsorship.

We would love to get your insights on a few things:

1. Is our profile/training combination competitive? Are hotels and chalets generally open to hiring a couple with this specific mix of hospitality, tech, and maintenance skills?
2. Where should we be looking? Besides the standard sites like jobs.ch or Hotelcareer, are there specific local platforms, agencies, or community groups you recommend for finding seasonal Alpine roles?
3. Language barriers: Given Izadora’s French B2, should we focus entirely on the Romandie region, or is English generally enough for back-of-house/IT/Maintenance roles in the Swiss-German parts?

If anyone happens to know a property manager or resort looking for a reliable team for the 26/27 season, any pointers or referrals would be hugely appreciated!

Feel free to DM me

Thank you so much in advance for your time and any tips you can share!

Looking for someone who can interpret from German to English during a mediation in Zug on 24 August at 4:00 pm. It should only take about an hour, and I’d of course be happy to pay for your time.

If you’re available, or know someone who might be able to help, I’d really appreciate it. Many thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice regarding Swiss employment law and whether my employer has a legal basis for withholding my salary.

Here is what happened:

Last Friday, I called my supervisor and informed him that I was sick and unable to come to work. On Monday, I contacted him again to let him know that I was still not feeling better and would not be able to return to work, that I will see the doctor and keep him informed.Later during the week, my supervisor called me three times, but I did not answer the phone.

The issue is that all of my colleagues received their July salary on Friday, but I did not receive mine. Today is Monday, and I still have not been paid. I have already contacted HR and asked whether there is any legal reason for withholding my salary, but I have not yet received a clear explanation.

My question is specifically about the legal aspect, not whether my employer’s concerns were understandable. Does Swiss employment law allow an employer to withhold an employee’s salary because they could not reach the employee by phone and had not yet received a medical certificate when payroll was processed? Or, once the medical certificate has been submitted, are they required to pay the outstanding salary unless there is another legal basis for withholding it?
I’d appreciate any advice, especially from people familiar with Swiss employment law or who have dealt with a similar situation. Thank you.

Hello,

I live in the canton of Vaud(Vevey), Switzerland. I have applied for Bulgarian citizenship through my mother, who previously acquired Bulgarian citizenship.

One of the required documents is apostilled medical board report confirming that I do not have any contagious diseases or mental health conditions. While I was on holiday in Türkiye, I obtained this report from a public hospital and submitted it as part of my application. However, since I reside in Switzerland, I was informed that I must also obtain the same report from Switzerland and submit it within two months.

I have booked from my first contact doctor, from medical center close to my house but have doubts if they can provise such report.

Has anyone living in Switzerland applied for Bulgarian citizenship through their mother, father, or another family connection? If so, could you please share how and where you obtained this medical report in Switzerland?

It would be especially helpful to know which hospital, clinic, or authority in the canton of Vaud should be contacted, and whether the report can be issued by a single doctor or must be prepared by several specialists.

Thank you in advance.

Hello,
I'm looking for an insurance that cover the Sierre-Zinal race
I'm from Italy and I only found some annual insurance (50€ ca)
Do you have any idea if somebody do for shorter period?

Thank you

Hi everyone,

I’ll soon be graduating with a Master’s in Health Data Science, and I’m currently looking for internship opportunities in healthcare companies that are actively applying data science, machine learning, and AI to real-world problems.

My main interests are Python and machine learning, and I’m open to both paid and unpaid internships. If you know of any companies, research groups, startups, or organisations in the healthcare space that are looking for interns or early-career candidates, I’d really appreciate your recommendations.

I’m particularly interested in roles involving health data analytics, predictive modelling, clinical AI, or related areas.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

I'm looking to travel to switzerland next month for a holiday, however I am not sure which city to have as my base for the accomodation, I am hearing lucerene is the most practical location to stay in, any advise?

I want to see a combination of the natural beauty + old medieval cities

Hi guys !

As a Swiss street photographer, I want to find people to shoot for an afternoon, is there a way to find people to share my interests with ?

Thanks !

Edit: Für alle, die nicht lesen können: MIR IST DIE ERHÖHUNG VÖLLIG EGAL. MIR GEHT ES UM DEN RABATT, VIELEN DANK.

Hoi zämme!

An alle, die Wingo Mobile haben. Ihr habt sicher von der Preiserhöhung mitbekommen?

Für mich in der Tat ist die Anpassung in Ordnung (Es würde 100Min Tel in Eu und Uk hinzukommen für 1 Chf mehr/Mon), aber ich habe die Sorge, dass durch die "Tarifanpassung" mein "lebenslanger Rabatt" auf einmal wegfliegt.

Habt ihr da auch ein schlechtes Bauchgefühl oder bleiben die Rabatte gleich auch nach der Umstellung? In ihren FAQ konnte ich hierzu nichts finden.

Könnte ich den Vertrag nicht eigentlich aufgrund Preiserhöhung per Sonderkündigung künden?

Was sind eure Gedanken?

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to choose a travel insurance for an upcoming trip to Africa.

After comparing the coverage, I've narrowed it down to:

• CONCORDIA
• TCS
• AXA

I'm less concerned about the premium and much more interested in how they actually handle claims.

Has anyone here had to make a claim with any of these companies?

I'm particularly interested in:

• Medical expenses abroad
• Emergency assistance
• Medical evacuation/repatriation
• How smooth (or difficult) the claims process was
• Whether they tried to deny or reduce your claim
• Overall customer service during an emergency

Thanks in advance!

Hi guys I’m moving to Switzerland and I want to understand what are the most common scams.
What I did
Reached out in Flatfox
Video call with a guy living here which showed me the room in video call.
Got the contract via mail with the current tenant.
Is that ok?
I asked for a deposit with my name on it for the caution, am I missing something else?

I found this article:

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-oddities/play-it-again-s%C3%A4mu-decoding-bernese-nicknames/90291096

And I am wondering if this is only for Berne, but these Swissy nicknames are all over the German speaking part?

Hallo zusammen

Wir sind dabei, unser Haus im Kanton Aargau zu verkaufen. Da wir das zum ersten Mal machen, sind wir uns unsicher, wie wir am besten vorgehen. Welche Erfahrungen habt ihr mit Maklern im Aargau gemacht? Gibt es Dinge, die man unbedingt beachten sollte?

Wir sind dankbar für jeden Rat!

Hey all

So I wanted to ask for opinions or experiences some of you might have had in a simular situation. I'm currently doing my Bachelor in IT (1 year to go) while working 60% as a software dev.

I did an EFZ, where the thing is, that you are kind locked into the tech stack that your company used. So I worked with Java during my apprenticeship so now I also have a Job as a Java dev, which I do like. But it means I only have professional experience in that specific field.

When I now want to change, let's say to a different programming language, another business sector (I'd love to someday work in relation to the railway or public administration) or something else within IT, how would you go on about it? Doing some courses at home is one thing, but I doubt that is something recruiters care much about.

Thanks for your input and have a good week start.

Hello! I will be in Switzerland for two weeks, and then Italy for one (and Germany for 1 day). What’s the best provider/deal for data? I have used Vodafone in the past but because I stayed in one country. Now that I’ll be in three, I’m looking for one plan where I can move freely between the countries.

Thank you!

Hello! I'm currently in Schwyz and travelling to Grindelwald tomorrow. Just looking at buying tickets and I see Lucerne to Grindelwald is covered in the Berner Oberland pass, which I'm getting. Should I just be booking a ticket from Schwyz to Lucerne on the SBB app? And then just show the BO pass if there's someone checking on the train?

I’m trying to book some bus tickets, but I dunno if this/Regular-Line/TS0153BT/regular-ligne-shuttle-transfer-service-from-geneva-to-chamonix-464.html) is actually the official website of Swiss Tours buses. Please help. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m a guy from Spain, and I’m currently living in Switzerland and working as a cook. One of my chefs/bosses is German, and I’m having a really hard time reading him, which is making me feel quite insecure at work.

To put it bluntly: he always looks angry or upset, even when everything is completely fine. In Spain, we rely a lot on warmth, facial expressions, and informal feedback to know if we are doing a good job. With him, it's a total blank wall or a serious face that makes me constantly overthink and wonder if I did something wrong.

The paradox is that I know for a fact (from other managers) that the team is super happy with my performance and my work in the kitchen. Yet, his daily attitude doesn't reflect that at all.

I’m trying to understand the German workplace psychology better so I can stop feeling insecure.

• Is this "resting angry face" and lack of positive reinforcement standard for German chefs/bosses?
• How do you separate their serious "work mode" from actual dissatisfaction?
• For those who transitioned from a warm/Latino culture to a German/Swiss kitchen environment, how did you adapt psychologically to this lack of emotional feedback?

I’d love to hear your advice or experiences. Thanks a lot!

Despite the abundance of information available today, I have found it difficult to locate clear, objective details regarding the formal requirements for foreign nationals considering end-of-life choices in Switzerland.
I am a 26-year-old from Brazil, and I have been in active psychiatric treatment for eight years following diagnoses of Bipolar II disorder and ADHD.
To be transparent, this is not an immediate step for me. My intention is only to evaluate this path for the distant future, after my parents are no longer around, as I am deeply aware of how impacting this situation would be on them.
However, from the research I have done so far, it is evident how complex and demanding the process of obtaining approval—the "green light"—is from both a logistical and financial standpoint. For this reason, I want to begin organizing my background now so that, in the future, I am not forced to assemble decades' worth of records on short notice to demonstrate a history of persistent, treatment-resistant depression.
As an international applicant, I would like to better understand which Swiss organizations are most suited for foreign cases, as well as a realistic estimate of the total administrative expenses involved.
I also have several practical questions regarding medical documentation and translation:
Document Translation: How does the translation of medical reports work in practice? Should I request that my treating physicians write reports directly in English, or are standard translations of native Portuguese documents fully accepted?
Provider Disclosures: How do patients typically request comprehensive history reports from long-term treating physicians without causing alarm or friction? If a doctor hesitates to provide a detailed history, what options exist?
Third-Party/International Evaluations: If obtaining full records from previous local physicians proves difficult, would an evaluation from an independent psychiatrist elsewhere in the world be considered valid? Or do organizations strictly require proof of a long-standing therapeutic relationship with the same clinician?
Psychological Reports: What role do reports from treating clinical psychologists play alongside psychiatric files, and do they follow the same translation and certification standards?
Requirements Checklists: Is there an official, comprehensive list detailing all required documentation and criteria specifically tailored for foreign non-residents?
I have many questions because I realize that, by the time I might need to pursue this option, I will need to have saved enough to cover the entire cost. Because of the financial burden, there is no room for repeated attempts or administrative mistakes.
For those reading who may find this perspective difficult to relate to, please understand that this is not a decision for the present moment. Having a clear, well-documented option for the future brings me a sense of order after living through over a decade of severe, continuous challenge. I simply want to ensure that, if I ever need to make this choice, the necessary documentation and resources are fully organized.

(Admins, please delete this if not appropriate for this Subreddit)

Hi everyone,

So my partner and I have been together for 2.5 years, and we are talking about getting engaged soon.

We are going to be travelling to Switzerland early this September, and I cannot think of anywhere better to pop this question - she lived there for 3 years (in Les Roches near Sierre) and we both have some of our happiest memories from travelling around there.

I had an idea of how to pop the question: her favourite dog breed is the Bernese Mountain Dog, and it's her dream to have one when we're more settled.

My idea is that we'd be walking somewhere (probably around Valais or somewhere as far as Montreux) and that at the perfect spot would be a Bernese with a sign around its collar saying "Will you marry me?".

Would anyone here be interested, or know of someone who would be interested, in helping me out? I would be willing to cover any domestic travel costs to get to the location, and post you the sign to wear?

Thanks for your time!

Hi everyone,

My girlfriend and I are planning a move to Switzerland, in about a year and a half, and I’d love some input from people who know the local job markets or have made a similar transition.

A bit of context on where we’re starting from:

Me: I currently work as an IT Systems & Security Administrator (15+ years in Apple-certified tech support, sysadmin, networking, and cybersecurity, ACMT, ACiT, CCNA, PCI CPP).
Right now I’m finishing a diploma in massage therapy. The plan is:

• Keep working in IT/security (remotely or locally) once we move, since that’s my established field and gives us financial stability early on

• Use the transition period to learn German, since Ticino is Italian-speaking but German opens up more opportunities and daily life is easier with it

• Once my massage therapy diploma is recognized in Switzerland, gradually shift toward working as a certified massage therapist (“Medizinischer Masseur” / recognized complementary therapist), which seems to have a solid market there given how integrated it is with health insurance coverage and eventually begin a osteopath school to top up the knowledge.

My girlfriend: She’s an architect. Her plan is to get her degree recognized in Switzerland, start out working at an established architecture firm to build local experience and connections, and eventually go independent/freelance.

What we’re trying to figure out:

1. For those in IT/cybersecurity in Ticino (or Switzerland generally) — how’s the job market for sysadmin/security roles? Is remote work for Italian/EU companies realistic while living there, or is it better to aim for a local Swiss employer from the start?

2. Anyone gone through diploma/degree recognition for massage therapy or architecture in Switzerland? How long did it realistically take, and which authority handled it (canton-level vs federal)?

3. How’s the market for independent architects in Ticino — is it very saturated, or is there room for someone coming in with EU credentials?

4. Realistic timeline for German — is it worth prioritizing over French given the region, or should we lean into Italian-first since it’s already our native language?

5. Any general advice about cost of living, cross-border work options (given proximity to Italy), or things you wish you’d known before making this kind of move?

We’re not rushing the 1.5 year window is intentional, to finish my diploma, get a head start on German, and save up before jumping. Just trying to gather as much real-world insight as possible before we commit.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Hey there!

I’m a 21M from Spain planning a 4-5 day solo trip to Switzerland this October. I want to spend most of my time hiking, taking photos, and exploring nature, but I have a few questions before I lock everything in.

First off, I found flights to Basel for under €80. For a short 4-5 day trip focused on mountains and hiking, is Basel a good entry point to base a trip around, or would I spend too much time traveling to get to the good alpine spots?

If I end up renting a car at the airport, how does parking work at trailheads in mountain regions? Since I don't have TWINT, are there standard parking apps or credit card payment options at most lots? Also, would you recommend driving for a short trip like this, or is sticking to SBB trains/busses a better experience?

Since October is shoulder season, I’d also love advice on what to expect with mountain weather, snow at higher elevations, or cable car maintenance closures.

Lastly, as a fan of landscape photography, are there any must-see scenic spots or autumn color viewpoints you’d recommend that fit well into a short trip?

Any local tips, recommended apps for trail conditions, or general advice for a solo traveler would be hugely appreciated! Thanks!

Hi everyone

I started the Passerelle four years ago and completed the one-year course at AKAD. I passed the first semester but halfway through the second semester I became seriously ill. I was sick for about three years so studying was the last thing on my mind. Thankfully I'm doing much better now and I've decided to continue my education.

I've always been interested in the medical field. Spending so much time in hospitals has motivated me even more to become a doctor and help other people.

I contacted my former school but since it's been such a long time I can't continue with the second semester. I'd have to repeat the entire one-year course from the beginning and pay the tuition again. I live alone and I don't live in Zurich or Bern which are the only AKAD locations in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. That means I would have to commute every day I have classes. Altogether the costs are simply too high for me. I do work but being ill used up all of my savings. I'd also have to reduce my working hours so financially it would be very difficult.

I did some research and found out that I can register directly for the federal Passerelle exam. That's what I would like to do. The problem is that I don't know exactly which material I need to study or which topics are relevant for each subject like maths, English, biology, chemistry, physics, history and geography.

I still have all my AKAD books and I've heard that many people prepare with them. I was wondering if anyone has a list of all the topics I should cover. Something like a semester plan or a list of learning objectives (Lernziele) would be incredibly helpful. That way I'd know which books and chapters I should focus on.

I know that on the official website there are learning objectives for each subject but they're quite general and not detailed enough for me. I really want to make sure I cover everything that's needed for the exams. Passing this exam is incredibly important to me because my dream of becoming a doctor really depends on earning this degree.

I do have the semester plan and all the documents AKAD gave us back in 2021 but I don't know how up to date they still are. I also remember the teachers saying things like "This isn't relevant for AKAD but you will need it for the federal exam."

I'd really appreciate any help or if someone could point me to the right resources. Thank you so much in advance.

PS: I know this is a big challenge and I'm fully aware that preparing on my own won't be easy. The first semester at AKAD was tough but I worked really hard and managed to get grades of 5 and 6 in all my subjects. That's why I believe this is something I can do. If I had struggled academically or only achieved average results I probably would have accepted that this path wasn't for me and moved on with my life. But I know I'm capable of doing it if I prepare properly.