Living in Basel guide for expats

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Working in Basel

As Switzerland's third largest city, Basel is also one of the country's most attractive destinations for expatriates ...

Work August 23, 2024
Accommodation in Basel

Basel, the capital of the canton of Basel-Stadt, is Switzerland's third-largest city, with a population of over 173,000 ...

Accommodation August 23, 2024

Basel expat guide

General information about Switzerland
Formalities to move to Switzerland
Visas for Switzerland
Work in Switzerland
Study in Switzerland
Accommodation in Switzerland
Opening a bank account in Switzerland
Tax in Switzerland
Healthcare in Switzerland
Driving in Switzerland
Getting connected in Switzerland
Leisure in Switzerland
Transports and commuting in Switzerland
Moving to Switzerland
Everyday life in Switzerland

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Sarah in Geneva:
Sarah in Geneva: "There is a high concentration of expats"

Australian expat, Sarah settled in Geneva with her husband 3 years ago to develop their careers. They are enjoying ...

Denhi in Gruyeres:
Denhi in Gruyeres: "People here are very conservative"

Denhi was born in Mexico. Following her marriage, she moved to Germany where she spent several years. Nowadays ...

Philippe Michecoppin:
Philippe Michecoppin: "A good offer includes a package that supports the candidate during the move"

Philippe Michecoppin comes from France but is a globetrotter at heart. After having lived in Spain, Italy and ...

Kate in Zurich:
Kate in Zurich: "The quality of life here is so wonderful and the pace of life is quiet and slow"

Kate comes from Washington. She fell in love with Switzerland 10 years ago during a train ride. Following a two ...

Queso Suizo
Queso Suizo

My name is Amanda, but everyone in my family (except my husband) and many friends call me Mandy. I don't think ...

First came love, then came Switzerland
First came love, then came Switzerland

When Ashleigh met her lovely Swiss man, she didn't know what the future holds — a marriage, settlement ...

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Latest housing offers in Basel

Switzerland Zensatioanal home Flat share 900 CHF
Switzerland For rent: magnificent new apartment 198 m2 close to international organizations and the airport Flat for rent 4300 CHF
Zurich Apartment in the old town of Zurich Flat for rent 2000 CHF
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Choose the best health insurance
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Open a bank account that suits you
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Apply for a visa
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Plan your retirement
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