Emigration
To emigrate ... starting with the idea through to the implication of this considerable project, there are many questions that will arise and it isn't always easy to know where to begin. Thus, it is important to plan your emigration carefully, clarifying certain facts way in advance, so as to avoid any bad surprises. There are several information sources at your disposal to assist you in your planning.
Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA)
Our Legal Department has been set up to advise Swiss citizens living abroad on general legal questions concerning Swiss law. It deals in particular with social security insurance matters and informs those considering emigrating or returning to Switzerland on their rights and obligations.
The Service for Swiss Abroad
Federal Department of foreign Affairs (DFA)
The DFA Service for Swiss Abroad publishes an advice sheet for Swiss nationals living abroad. These guidelines inform Swiss citizens abroad on their rights and duties and can be consulted on their website. The brochure can be ordered from us or the Service for Swiss Abroad. They provide a number of information leaflets regarding emigration and answer questions in this field.
Swissemigration
Federal Office of Migration (FOM)
This authority offers information and advice to people wishing to emigrate. It provides details on entry formalities, the job market and living conditions in each country. The service gives details on the various aspects of taking up residence abroad in a series of brochures and data sheets. As this general information does not necessarily reply to more specific inquiries, staff specialized in particular countries is available to give you personal advice.
Organisation of transborder commuters
There are a number of institutions who are specialized in questions regarding transborder commuting:
Groupement transfrontalier européen : This association advises transborder commuters and defends their interests, organizes conferences, edits brochures and a bimonthly magazine and furthermore offers legal, social and tax advise services.
Infobest : Network of information and advice offices for transborder matters in the Upper Rhine region (Germany, France, Switzerland). Gives out information and publishes fact sheets.
Grenzgänger Info : Offers a free information service for transborder commuters between Switzerland and Germany and publishes brochures on related subjects (e.g. "ich bin Grenzgänger in der Schweiz").
