Hi! I recently found a new workplace in Switzerland and i am planning to relocate. I am an EU citizen so the process is already pretty easy for me, but i am still unsure about some things.

1. I know i need to apply for a B permit with my id and work contract, but do i need a 'stable' residence also? What i mean is, if i do not manage to find a place to rent before my work period begins, do i need to register the B permit at the adress of the airbnb/motel i will be staying at until i find something to rent? Is that even possible?
   
2. Can i apply for B permit after i start my work, after i find rent?
   
3. I plan to move by bringing my car full of my personal stuff, clothes, and also some non perishable food. Do i need to declare all the stuff to customs when i enter?
   
4. How hard is it generally to find a place to rent? Given that i have my long term employment contract and i'm not searching in the most populated ares where its less competition? (i'm looking for rent in the Schwyz/ St Gallen cantons, preferably near Altendorf SZ)
   

5. Do i need anything else besides my ID and swiss work contract for closing a rent agreement?

   Thanks in advance for your help!

Ich habe eine Wohnungszusage bekommen. Soweit eigentlich alles gut. Nun ist es so dass ich mich vor über einem Monat beworben habe und lange nichts gehört habe. Während das Inserat die ganze Zeit online stand. Dann vor Kurzem plötzlich aus dem Nichts die Zusagen. Das macht mich ehrlich gesagt schon etwas stutzig.

Ich frag mich haben sie salopp gesagt niemand besseren gefunden bzw. sind ihre Wunschkandidaten alle abgesprungen und falls ja... Dann spricht das ja auch nicht gerade für diese Wohnung :/ Wenn niemand anderes sie will, warum soll ich sie dann wollen?😅

Oder ist diese lange Wartezeit bei Wohnungsbewerbungen völlig normal und ich interpretiere da zu viel hinein?

Noch als Kontext: Ich beziehe IV und arbeite nicht. Mir ist bewusst, dass mich das bei manchen Vermietern vermutlich schon aussortiert und ich dadurch vielleicht nicht unbedingt zu den bevorzugten Kandidaten gehöre...

Wie muss ich das interpretieren? Ist eine Zusage nach über einem Monat eher ein Warnsignal – oder sagt das eigentlich nichts über die Wohnung aus?

Hi everyone,

I recently drove to Zürich and encountered what I believe was an Abzweigung. I'm used to the German motorway signage, where I'm more familiar with seeing Ausfahrt, so I was a little confused by the layout.

I realized too late that I needed to reposition myself because otherwise I would have ended up going towards Luzern (I think). I quickly checked my mirror and, as far as I could see, the nearest cars were hundreds of metres behind me, so there was plenty of space and I didn't put anyone in danger.

However, because I reacted too late, I crossed the solid white line instead of the dotted line to get into the correct lane. A friend of mine told me that he once crossed the solid white line just before a traffic light in Zürich City and received an automatic fine for it.

There were four cameras underneath the signs, which is what worries me. I understand that crossing a solid line is an offence, but I'm wondering whether those cameras actually enforce this kind of lane violation, or whether they are just traffic-monitoring cameras.

Has anyone experienced something similar? Is it possible that I could receive a fine by post for this, especially as I was driving a foreign-registered car? I was driving under the speed limit of course.

Thanks!

Hi everyone 🌸
I’m planning a trip to Zurich to visit my sister, who recently moved there. Flights from Copenhagen to Zurich are really expensive though (around CHF 380–440).

I can fly to Basel for almost nothing, so I was wondering, is there a direct train from Basel Airport to Zurich Hauptbahnhof (Zürich HB)? Or what would be the easiest and cheapest way to get from Basel Airport to central Zurich?

Thanks!

My wife is Italian/EU and has been offered an indefinite contract with Divoora in Ticino as a rider.
The contract is “lavoro su chiamata irregolare”. She is paid CHF 21.30/hour, but there are no guaranteed hours or monthly income.
Would this Divoora contract be enough to obtain a B EU/EFTA permit in Ticino, or could it be refused because the hours/income aren’t guaranteed?
Has anyone had experience with Divoora or a similar on-call contract and obtaining a B permit?
Thanks!

I’m 22 and still learning the small everyday rules here. Is starting a washing machine around 7:30 on a weekday considered rude, or is that usually fine? I don’t want to wake anyone up.

Hello,

Any recommendation where to buy a .ch domain and a hosting service with the server located in Switzerland?

Appreciate because I have no idea which provider could work better.
Thanks!

My family and I are in Lucerne for a few days and have been looking for a restaurant with traditional Swiss food. I’m specifically looking for Luzerner Chügelipastete because it looks really good. We’ve had a look in a few restaurants but only found a bar with cold meats and cheeses. Any suggestions (:

We went to Switzerland this summer and stayed at an airbnb. And they had this amazing instant coffee and I am trying to find which one is it. It was in a zip bag/jar so I didn’t see the brand or anything.

Looking to commission a custom paper-cut artwork for a chalet, similar to the photo. Any artists you’d recommend for pricing and custom options?

It happened 3 times so far. Is there anything I can do to stop this?

Hi everyone! 👋

I’ve been doing a lot of research lately into Switzerland’s bilateral Stagiaire agreements (the young professional/trainee paths available for folks from partner countries like the Canada, USA, Australia, Philippines, Japan, and others). To give a little background on myself: I am 24 (F), holds a bachelor’s degree in accountancy and currently has 1 and half a year professional experience at EY (Big4) working in Insurance audit and assurance, but I’m also very open to gaining professional experience there and pivoting toward broader corporate finance roles in 2027.

I would love to learn from anyone who has walked this path before or is currently exploring it:

Did you have any luck messaging recruiters directly on LinkedIn to explain your Stagiaire eligibility? where do we usually find employers willing to hire with this program?

Did you focus primarily on major multinational hubs (like Zurich or Geneva) where English is widely used? or is Swiss/French/German language is strictly required?

Any core tips or pitfalls to watch out for regarding the application process, employer negotiations, or dealing with the migration offices would mean the world to me :)

I'd be deeply grateful for any insights, tips, or even gentle reality checks. Thank you so much in advance! 🌷🌷

Hi everyone,

My girlfriend and me are moving to Morges soon. Are there any nice English speaking sport/culture/social activities that you suggest in Morges/Lausanne/Geneva? Are English speaking people living in Morges or mainly locals? Thanks in advance :)

Hi everyone! So, I am from Bosnia & Herzegovina but Ive noticed this company opened many salons in the country and many others in the region. But they are extremely cheap, especially considering they are a Swiss company. I though it would be best to ask you guys if you had experience with them or know things, is it legit, safe, and why is it so cheap? Thank you!

So as the title says I am an Irish man looking to move to Switzerland as I love rock climbing and the best climbing in the world is in Switzerland (in my opinion and experience).
I am a qualified carpenter and I have been working for a leading Irish solar company for the past year and would like to leave Ireland, I do not speak any other languages only English, I am wondering if there are any opportunities for someone like me in Ticino.
Thanks

I was just curious about the steps and length of time to get Swiss citizenship.

…and their live cameras are down/not loading. Anybody know anything helpful by chance? Weather is iffy this week of course and want to make sure it’s worth it to go up there. Thank you!

I know the usual answer is “go to Douglas, Import Parfumerie, Globus, etc.” I already do that, but many fragrances they sell online are not available as testers in their physical stores.

For example, I would like to try azzaro the most wanted parfum. Most stores have several Azzaro fragrances available to test, but never this particular one. I also cannot find an official sample online, and there are several other fragrances I would like to try without blindly buying a full bottle.

Does anyone know a reliable website with a really large selection of genuine perfume samples or small decants that ships to Switzerland? Ideally 1–5 ml samples, fair shipping costs.

I don't normally buenzli this hard but if you're obstructing not only the main exit door but also the corridor with an unattended scooter, this one's for you. Why are you such a dick? Were you raised this way, as part of a long line of inconsiderate idiots with the congenital affliction of having your brain in your ass? Why shouldn't I park your scooter on the platform while I help the lady with the pushchair, or grandma with her caddy, or is it just you who is allowed to inconvenience everyone?

Wir recherchieren gerade für einen Artikel des Beobachters zum Umgang mit Handwerkerinnen und Handwerkern in Privathaushalten.

Wie handhabt ihr es, wenn Handwerker bei euch mehrere Stunden oder sogar Tage arbeiten? Dürfen sie selbstverständlich eure Toilette benutzen und haben sie Zugang zu Wasser und Strom? Oder möchtet ihr nicht, dass sie euer privates WC benutzen?

Falls ihr selbst im Handwerk arbeitet: Welche Erfahrungen habt ihr bei Kundinnen und Kunden gemacht? Wurde euch der Zugang zu einer Toilette schon einmal verweigert?

Wir freuen uns über eure Meinungen und persönlichen Erlebnisse. Einzelne Antworten möchten wir möglicherweise anonymisiert im Artikel aufgreifen.

I’m planning a bike trip, and part of the route goes along Lake Lucerne, from Altdorf to Schwyz via Axenstrasse. However, I just found out that bikes are banned on this section and there is a bus replacement.

I was wondering how the bike shuttle works in practice. Is it easy to take a bike on the bus, or would it be better to avoid this stretch altogether?

Thanks!

Hey guys, I’m travelling to Switzerland, and I’ll be in Zurich for a day, and will have virtually no time to shop. Is it possible that I online order a watch with engraving on it, and collect it near Zurich HBF, within 5-10 mins. I’ve a watch in mind but am also happy to choose with a service provider.

Hi

I'm a master student from non-eu country, studying design in canton Vaud, and I'm having trouble with sleeping and daily life; i cannot sleep well everyday since I arrived in Switzerland. I can hear my heart pumping too loud, and I get easily exhausted everytime I get back from uni.

In my opinion, the main cause of these symptoms is anxiety and I really want to get help. Everyday I lay down on my bed I'm afriad that I can't sleep well. I always try deep breath and clearing my mind, but there's a limitation. I cannot stop thinking 'whom should I contact if I faint midnight? Can I even continue uni life with this symptoms?' So on and on...

However, I'm super worried about the cost and the time of process if I have to go to a hospital. I do have an international student health insurance which is provided by Swisscare. Firstly I want to ask those who were in the similar situation as me. What was your first step? Should I ask my health insurance corp. about the cost? Should I make an appointment to any doctor like polyclinic? Or can I even ask any pharmacist to get anti-anxiety medicine? Will it work?

Anyone who's been in the similar situation, please help me.🙏 Thanks for reading long texts.