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This brochure explains the basic elements of the Swiss social insurance system, namely the Old-Age, Survivors’ and Disability Insurance scheme (OASI/DI, 1st pillar) and the occupational pension scheme (2nd pillar). It is also intended to provide practical guidance on these topics for persons preparing to leave Switzerland permanently.
The Sui SRK app provides information about everyday life in Switzerland (e.g. finding work and accommodation, family reunification, asylum procedures, healthcare system) and raises awareness of mental health. Refugees can find resources here to help them d…
This list provides an overview of the professional activities that are regulated in Switzerland and therefore generally require recognition of foreign professional qualifications. A professional activity is considered regulated in Switzerland if specific…
This brochure contains useful information for the arrival and first months in Switzerland. It covers the following topics: - Residence status (protection status S) - Financial support - Employment - Education - Finding accommodation - Living on a budget …
What is a federal state? Who can help me if I fall ill? How and why do I pay taxes? In brief: How is Switzerland organized? The updated and richly illustrated 38-page brochure published by HEKS/EPER provides answers about civil life in Switzerland. This us…
The Swiss Red Cross was commissioned by the Federal Office for Public Health (FOPH) to develop and coordinate migesplus.ch.
