Pakistanis in Switzerland
Welcome to the first dedicated website for Pakistanis in Switzerland. If you are living in or just visiting Switzerland, then there is a lot of useful information under FAQs. You can also have a peek at the latest Posts, Gallery, Videos and Events to see what is going on in the community.
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Switzerland expects not only its own residents to follow the rules of proper (Swiss) conduct, but foreign visitors as well. The country's tourism board has laid out a good code of conduct to observe. [...]
Whether its work permits, health insurance or buying property we'd like to hear from readers about what the main problems are in 2026 for international residents living in Switzerland. Please take part in our one minute survey. [...]
Switzerland’s Edelweiss airline is eliminating flights to two US destinations from its summer schedule, citing ‘geopolitical’ reasons. [...]
Foreign nationals living abroad will be required to obtain a special permit before purchasing a home in Switzerland, the Swiss Federal Council has announced. [...]
The Middle East war has plunged Swiss watchmakers into uncertainty, testing the resilience of an iconic national industry already shaken by several crises. [...]
Swiss government plans to restrict property purchases by foreigners; most new doctors practicing in Switzerland are foreign nationals; plus other news in our Thursday roundup. [...]
In the coming weeks, debates on the new batch of Swiss-EU agreements will begin in the parliamentary committees. So what are the key points of the discussions? [...]
Some jobseekers in Switzerland have complained about being asked, during a recruitment process, to provide an extract from a debt enforcement office proving no defaulted payments. But is this practice legal? [...]
Between April 15th and May 20th, 2026, Basel EuroAirport will be renovating its main runway, causing all but one of its airlines to cancel their flights during this time. [...]
If you have lived in Switzerland for a while, chances are you have been asked to present this document in certain situations to prove that you don’t have a criminal past (or present). [...]
White House to give US agencies access to Anthropic AI, report saysAfter months long Anthropic and pentagon AI rivalry, the U.S. government is planning to make a version of Anthropic's frontier AI model Mythos available to major federal agencies amid concerns that the tool could sharply increase [...]
'Yellowstone' star Lainey Wilson reveals why she needed three therapists during rise to fameYellowstone star Lainey Wilson is dishing on her difficult journey to fame, which came at the expense of years of anxiety and burnout.The Things a Man Oughta Know singer opened up about her mental health [...]
Jennifer Aniston to co-star Brad Pitt after healing past wounds?After years of healing herself, Jennifer Aniston is finally able to forgive her ex-husband Brad Pitt. But, the credit goes to none other than her current boyfriend Jim Curtis.Recent reports have revealed that the Friends alum have [...]
Tom Cruise will headline the next film in the hit Top Gun franchise, according to an official announcement from Paramount.Josh Greenstein, co-chair of Paramount Pictures, confirmed Thursday morning that a sequel to “Top Gun: Maverick” is in development, a film that will reunite actor [...]
Charli XCX hints at major shift in new music: 'Dance floor is dead'Charli xcx is all set for her next music project as she admits it might upset some people.The 33-year-old singer's upcoimg eight studio album is going to pivot her music genre to rock, she revealed in a recent sit-down with British [...]
Snap cuts nearly 16% of workforce amid AI pushSnapchat parent company Snap has laid off nearly 1,000 employees, which is 16% of its global workforce, citing advancements in AI for the cuts.On Wednesday, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel sent a memo, stating, “While these changes are necessary to realize [...]
Inside Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's 'disgusting to watch' Australia tourAs Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are currently on their four-day visit to Australia, body language experts slam their appearances as of "cheesy fake royal."While the trip marks the couple's return to the country for the [...]
Former Austria goalkeeper Alex Manninger, who played for Arsenal and a string of Italian clubs, died on Thursday at the age of 48 after the car he was driving was hit by a train at a crossing near Salzburg.The Austrian Football Association and clubs associated with the player, [...]
'Euphoria' season 3 debut draws 8.5M viewersAs expected, Euphoria roared back to smashing ratings after the first episode of season 3 was dropped.The HBO drama, aside from sending fans into meltdown, raked in a whopping 8.5 million viewers in the US in just three days.By doing so, these [...]
Liam Payne’s sister shares painful confession about life without himLiam Payne's sister Ruth Gibbins is sharing a glimpse into the grief she is still struggling with after 18th months of the One Direction alum's death. Ruth took to her Instagram account on Thursday and shared a deep [...]
Finding prayer facilities and halal food in Switzerland will be quite daunting for new arrivals to Switzerland. However, some of the larger cities in Switzerland have better Muslim-friendly facilities than others largely due to the number of Muslims visiting/living in those cities. To help new arrivals, we have created a comprehensive search facility to locate […] The post Mosques and Halal Food Stores appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
On the behalf of all Pakistanis in Switzerland we welcome all new arrivals to Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Switzerland. Whatever you call it, the country known for its cheese, chocolate, and time-telling ability is an appealing place to live. So pleasant, in fact, that the 2010 Mercer Worldwide Quality of Living Survey placed three Swiss cities (Zurich, Geneva, and […] The post Welcome to Switzerland appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
Switzerland is a very appealing place to come and work: the salaries, working conditions and quality of life are very high. But competition for Swiss jobs is fierce and opportunities are more limited for those coming from outside of the EU or EFTA (European Free Trade Association) as there are often quotas for foreign workers […] The post Finding Employment appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
In case of an emergency you can use the toll-free numbers listed below: 117 Police 118 Fire 144 Ambulance 1414 Swiss Rescue 112 European emergency number Other useful numbers: 1811 General inquiries, e.g. doctors, theaters, etc. 140 Breakdown service 162 Weather report 163 Road report 187 Avalanche Report For general inquiry calls from Germany or […] The post Important Telephone Numbers appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
Swiss healthcare is outstanding. Its combined public, subsidised private and totally private healthcare system create an extensive network of highly qualified doctors and hospitals, the best equipped medical facilities and no waiting lists, but it all comes at a price: around 10 percent of the average Swiss salary goes towards health insurance premiums. There […] The post Swiss Healthcare System appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
As a representative office of Pakistan, the Consulate General provides consular services such as visa & passport applications, birth registrations and attestation of documents. The Consulate also encourages our community to form associations to foster harmony among themselves and local Swiss community. It provides support and guidance to organize suitable social and cultural functions and motivates […] The post Embassy of Pakistan in Switzerland appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
Switzerland is the world champion in the recycling. Recycling is an important matter in all Switzerland, as there isn’t much land to waste on landfill. Even more, because the ground is porous, drainage from landfills would quickly pollute its pristine lakes. Consequently, since 2000 all garbage that isn’t recycled is incinerated and the energy produced […] The post Recycling Waste appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
When you return from abroad or enter Switzerland, goods up to a total value of 300 CHF may be imported VAT-free (tax-free limit), provided they are intended for your personal use or as gifts. Foodstuffs, tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, household pets and repairs or maintenance work carried out abroad on your own private vehicle are […] The post Purchase Allowance and Import Limits appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
The cost of living in Switzerland is very high. A study by UBS bank published in September 2015 found that Zurich and Geneva top the list of the world’s most costly cities, ahead of New York. It costs a Zurich family of three more than $3,600 (CHF3,569 in February 2016) a month to live, based […] The post Cost of Living appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]
All tax-resident individuals are taxed on their worldwide income and wealth. Non tax-resident individuals are only taxed on Swiss sources of income and wealth. Income taxes are levied at three different levels: at the federal level (which is the same all over Switzerland), at the cantonal level (which is the same within a certain canton […] The post Swiss Tax System appeared first on Pakistanis In Switzerland. [...]