Resources
As an Expat myself I know how hard it can be at times wanting to find out things and not knowing where to turn either for advice or where to get the item you are looking for.
Firstly before I continue please do take a look at my Blog on here which I will be adding to regularly and the self help page . Also my Facebook which has regular articles for you to have a look at too (it would be great if you could like my FB page ).
With the Advent of social media especially Facebook groups there is now a wealth of support out there.
Also through my Client connections all over Switzerland I also know of many places, groups to help you. I decided to start by compiling a list that may help you.
If you cant find what you are looking for, please do message me, I may be able to put you in touch with someone who can provide the service you are looking for.
Anyway here are some groups and organisations that may help you.
Importing Items into Switzerland
www.ch.ch/en/swiss-customs
This site will give you all the school holidays for your local area
www.feiertagskalender.ch/ferien.php?geo=3056&hl=en
English speaking Alcoholics Anonymous by location in Switzerland
www.alcoholics-anonymous.eu/country_map.php?Where=Switzerland
Foreign Embassy’s In Switzerland
www.about.ch/various/embassies/index.html
Internations
Connect with other expats in your city and join local events and groups of interest.
www.internations.org
Hello Switzerland A great useful directory online and can be posted to your door
www.helloswitzerland.ch
FACEBOOK GROUPS (Just a few)
Lugano For English speaking Expats
facebook.com/groups/expatlugano
For Mums and Tots Lugano
facebook.com/groups/338559852868774
Mumpreneurs Bern, Basel, Fribourg, Zurich or the rest of German Speaking Switzerland
facebook.com/groups/283000505181699
English Speaking Mums in Switzerland
facebook.com/groups/englishspeakingmums
Living in Luzern
facebook.com/groups/livinginluzern
Zug Lucerne Living and Working
facebook.com/groups/137983176377760
Yahoo Expats-in-Switzerland
facebook.com/groups/55702613101
English Counselling Switzerland
facebook.com/EnglishCounsellingServiceAdultsCouplesKids
Geneva Expats
facebook.com/groups/327007357342406
English Speaking Mummies Switzerland
facebook.com/groups/englishspeakingmums/10152872087106536
If you are a new business or Sole Trader then take a look at a page I set up to help people , often living here it is hard to get a job as a Trailing partner and you have to reinvent yourself.
facebook.com/groups/soletraderswitzerland
Buy Swop Sell Switzerland
facebook.com/groups/211295748935647/865141163551099
Zurich Expats
facebook.com/groups/Zurich.eXpats.Zunft
International School Parent Magazine
facebook.com/internationalschoolparent
Basel Expats
facebook.com/groups/652189114808381
ITALY
Varese at Home
facebook.com/groups/VareseAtHome
Expats Living in Rome
facebook.com/groups/expatslivinginrome
Milan International Group
facebook.com/groups/225786517611364
You can dial the following emergency numbers toll-free from any payphone:
| What | Telephone number |
| General emergency calls 112 | Fire service 118 |
| Police 117 | Ambulance 144 |
| REGA (helicopter rescue service) 1414 | Vehicle breakdown service 140 |
| Toxicological Institute (in case of poisoning) 145 | Toxicological information centre 044 251 51 51 |
| Radio (in case of avalanche) 161.300 MHz (emergency channel) | Helpline FDFA from Switzerland: 0800 247365 from abroad: +41 800 247365 |
A few regulations in Switzerland
www.ch.ch/en/holidays-travel-in-switzerland