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How long can a foreigner stay in Switzerland?

Your stay must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period. If you have one of the following Swiss residence permits, you do not require a visa to enter Switzerland or another Schengen country for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period.



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If you want to stay in Switzerland for a period that's longer than 90 days, you have to apply for a residence permit.

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Switzerland is a very welcoming country, with 25% of its population being foreign individuals.

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Zurich is popular for its location, as it's linked to the most significant cities of Europe, and for housing the largest communities of expats in the country. One of the things that makes Zurich truly special is its natural beauty.

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Like many other developed countries, Switzerland faces a significant shortage of personnel in many sectors. The immigration of skilled workers helps to meet much of the demand from companies, but the issue is politically controversial.

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In general, the population shows openness towards foreigners living in Switzerland. More than three quarter disagree with the idea that foreigners make the streets seem unsafe, but also with the idea that, at school, foreign children have a negative effect on the education of Swiss children.

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Typical Swiss food
  • Cheese fondue. Melted cheese with bread cubes. ...
  • Raclette. Melted cheese served with Gschwellti (jacket potatoes), cocktail gherkins and onions as well as pickled fruit.
  • Älplermagronen. A kind of gratin with potatoes, macaroni, cheese, cream and onions. ...
  • Rösti. ...
  • Birchermüesli. ...
  • Swiss chocolate. ...
  • Swiss cheese.


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