Many Spaniards want to live or work in Switzerland because of the salaries, stability and opportunities. This guide summarizes the main steps to install you, without long texts and with direct links to the key pages of the site.
1) Before coming to Switzerland
- Search for work and understand the market by canton/language.
- Prepare a CV adapted to Switzerland (complete dossier).
- Inform you about the cost of living and adjust expectations.
- Have savings for the first months (rent, insurance, procedures).
Many employers prefer candidates who are already in Switzerland or who can easily travel for an interview.
2) Get to Switzerland
- Find temporary accommodation to be able to register.
- Register at the town hall / commune: inhabitants control.
- Request the residence permit (depending on your situation).
3) Medical insurance
- He medical insurance is mandatory.
- You must hire it within first 3 months (with retroactive effect).
- Each person chooses their insurer: compare and decide.
Guide: Medical insurance (LAMal).
4) Look for work
Where to look for offers and prepare applications: Job search in Switzerland.
Main portals
In Switzerland it is usually more effective to look for work in the local language (German, French or Italian).
Google search example: Glazier work Zurich
5) Housing
- They will ask you documents (identity, payroll/contract, etc.).
- He rental dossier is key and the market is competitive.
- Con permission L It is usually more difficult to rent with a real estate agency.
Guide: Rent housing in Switzerland.
6) Cost of living
The cost varies depending on the canton (and city). For quick reference:
| Spent | Guidance range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | 1.500 – 2.200 CHF | Highest in Geneva/Zurich; depends on area and size |
| Medical insurance | 350 – 450 CHF | Varies by canton/age/model/franchise |
| Food | 400 – 600 CHF | Migros/Coop vs discounters; personal habits |
| Transport | 70 – 150 CHF | Depends on city/subscriptions; the interurban train becomes more expensive |
More detail: Cost of living in Switzerland.
Moving to Switzerland requires planning, but with the right information the process is much easier.