Retiring in Switzerland

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Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP19 July 2017 09:30:16

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Hello everyone,

Why did you choose to retire in Switzerland? What are the advantages compared with your home country?

What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc..

Are there any specific formalities you had to go through as a retiree moving to Switzerland (for example, is there a particular retirement visa)?

What is Switzerland's healthcare like? Have you had any good or bad experiences dealing with healthcare professionals?

Do you have any tips for other retirees in Switzerland?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Priscilla

vs1707 Member

Member since 21 March 2017

vs1707Member24 July 2017 14:15:18

Not retired yet.....but why would anyone retire in one of the most expensive countries in the world?

yun Member

Member since 18 April 2012

yunMember25 July 2017 18:32:52

First of all looking for work up to 65 years old .

americanbear Active member

Member since 23 January 2008

americanbearActive member07 August 2017 13:51:05

".....but why would anyone retire in one of the most expensive countries in the world?"

I did and haven't regretted it at all.

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