rekapa
German expat in Switzerland
Forum posts
18
Contacts
3
About me
German
Lives in Brislach, Basel-Landschaft
Speaks German, Swiss German, English,
Registration: 15 August 2018
Activity
Looking for appartment by Nadia Boudaba
Dear team,I have been accepted for working in Basel region and i am looking for an appartment for location at Allscwill.Can someone help please? Air BNB or directly to the agency ?Thanks a lot.Nadia
@Nadia BoudabaHi Nadia, I‘m somewhat surprised why you mention AirBnb, as I assume you will be looking for a more permanent accommodation. From my experience, I like to suggest to get assistance from a Relocation Firm in Basel. Yes, they have ... Read More
The importance of local language in Switzerland by Cheryl
Hey everyone, As an expat, language questions often arise due to the need to communicate effectively in a new country. We’re curious to read your experiences with learning and using the local language in Switzerland. Here are some questions to ...
@Cheryl Quite an interesting topic, however also a bit confusing. In my understanding there are 4 official „languages“ in CH, however not a real common „language“ for all of CH.Some consider „Swiss German“ a ... Read More
Second Swiss Citizenship by Elizaquilt
Hello. I need help. My dad was born in Switzerland and recently passed away. I am first generation American but always wanted my Swiss citizenship. I would like to move to Switzerland. I don't know where to start to acquire my Swiss ...
Hi, for some reason my reply of yesterday did not get thru. 🤷♂️ I surely can endorse those replies you already received and just like to add, check the chapter NATURALIZATION under www.ch.ch this will answer numerous ... Read More
Looking for offering job by mgelmez
Please help us ,me and my husband want to move in switzerland for a new beginnig and for the future.
Hi Meri, prior seeking jobs in Switzerland, may I suggest to read all relevant chapters in ch.ch, thus you both will know what’s needed to come to Switzerland prior to take up any work. Also please check out the cost of living, which I am sure ... Read More
Moving to Switz in Aug - could use advice on car, banking & more by nicwojo
Hi all- We are a family of 3 from the US moving to, likely, the Ticnio area of Switzerland (right near the Swiss-Italian border). Our 9 year-old son will attend an international school. We have applied for the family reunion long-stay visa as all my ...
Hi Nicole, did you change the next destination from Italy to Switzerland (Canton Ticino)? I guess residence/work permit is all under your control. Regarding Housing: Yes, usually ads describe a place with total no. of rooms, considering that a ... Read More
Moving to Switzerland by MsMM
Hi all. I'm Ellè from Kenya. I'm currently looking to move to Europe and I'm looking at Switzerland at now. Can anyone tell me of any places I could get a job? Websites? How long it would take to acquire a work permit etc. I'm ...
Hello and Good Morning, Please let me inform you that it will be extremely difficult to relocate to Switzerland without a definitive job offer. Switzerland, as you likely found out during your research, has 4 official languages, meaning depending on ... Read More
Shared accomodation in Sierre by chaki420thekillerball
I will be moving to Sierre next month for employment and will like to move into a shared accommodation/flat. But I am finding it really hard to find one through online search. I was not able to find a dedicated website where they list such rentals ...
Hi, I have no specific knowledge about the area of Sierre, however quickly checked the internet and likely the following links might be of assistance: hers.ch en.comparis.ch en.roomlala.com homegate.ch students.ch immowelt.ch Best of luck. Cheers, Read More
LOOKING ASIAN LIVING IN SWITZERLAND by puspinakirana
Hello All ! in 3-4 months me and my husband will leave Indonesia and move to Switzerland for good, well he is Swiss, and I am Indonesian. Wondering if there are any asian living in Swiss, we might can be friends and share experiences? Looking ...
Hi Puspina, Yes, I live in the Northwest of Switzerland in a Village about 20 KM from Basel, and close to the German & French border, great for excursions and shopping.😉 Read More
LOOKING ASIAN LIVING IN SWITZERLAND by puspinakirana
Hello All ! in 3-4 months me and my husband will leave Indonesia and move to Switzerland for good, well he is Swiss, and I am Indonesian. Wondering if there are any asian living in Swiss, we might can be friends and share experiences? Looking ...
Hi Puspina, OK, Greifensee is a nice area near Zurich, as you probably well know. The website BaselConnect might than not be a good choice as this Association primarily is focusing on people in the Badel area. I suggest you rather check for ... Read More
LOOKING ASIAN LIVING IN SWITZERLAND by puspinakirana
Hello All ! in 3-4 months me and my husband will leave Indonesia and move to Switzerland for good, well he is Swiss, and I am Indonesian. Wondering if there are any asian living in Swiss, we might can be friends and share experiences? Looking ...
Hi Puspina, Not quite knowing which area of Switzerland you be moving to. I can only speak for the Northwestern part of Switzerland. In Basel-City and the neighboring towns there are many Asians, not necessarily from Indonesia, rather from numerous ... Read More
Language barriers in Switzerland by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in Switzerland. What is the official language in Switzerland, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it ...
Hi, the Federation of Switzerland has 4 official languages, German, French, Italian and Reto-Romansch. German is mainly spoken in the Northwestern, French in the Romandie, in areas like Geneva, Lausanne,etc., Italian in the southern area, ... Read More
Moving from America to Switzerland by Dorothybiz
Hello everyone, I am looking to move from America to Switzerland and was hoping I could get some informaion about life in Switzerland as a foreigner. I am looking to network with profsssionals or people who can assist in this big move.All ...
Hi, I'm of german origin, lived many years abroad myself (incl. 5 years USA/NJ) and have experience in Relocation Consulting. However, not knowing which part of Switzerland you are willing to relocate to, I like to inform you that I am versed ... Read More
Property gain taxes by wdpris
Hello, I'm wondering if there is any way to take the property gain tax, that is imposed in Switzerland, to buy a property in the US. Has anybody tried and succeeded? I can use the tax for reinvestment in another property in the same canton in ...
Hi, I did not try this, it’s sounds rather specific and at best, I guess, consulting a CH/US tax advisor should be a secure way to get the right answer. Cheers Read More
Where to live in Switzerland? by benx
Hi everyone. At the moment we live in Croatia and are planning to move to Switzerland next year. We are a young family with two children. We do have some expat experience since we lived in Australia for 3 years. We are owners of the private ...
With pleasure. Best of luck to the entire family for your relocation project. Cheers Read More
Where to live in Switzerland? by benx
Hi everyone. At the moment we live in Croatia and are planning to move to Switzerland next year. We are a young family with two children. We do have some expat experience since we lived in Australia for 3 years. We are owners of the private ...
Hi Benx, It’s surely a difference , just visiting or living in a country to know the Cost of Living we’ll enough. Regarding health insurance, I suggest to view the Website “comparis.ch” it is in several languages and ... Read More