Switzerland is famous for its beautiful mountains. The temperate climate in Switzerland, varying from glacial mountaintops to pleasant Mediterranean climate at the southern tip. Summers tend to be warm and humid, with periodic rainfall, so they are ideal for pastures and grazing. {“smallUrl”:“https://www. wikihow. com/images/thumb/b/b8/Zurich-panorama2_594. jpg/460px-Zurich-panorama2_594. jpg”,“bigUrl”:"/images/thumb/b/b8/Zurich-panorama2_594. jpg/728px-Zurich-panorama2_594. jpg",“smallWidth”:460,“smallHeight”:306,“bigWidth”:728,“bigHeight”:484,“licensing”:"<div class="mw-parser-output">

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\n</p></div>"}Switzerland has one of the most stable economies in the world. The Swiss franc remains one of the world’s strongest currencies with the lowest inflation rate. Switzerland remains very open to foreigners and has a diverse population. Resident foreigners and temporary foreign workers make up about 22% of the population. [1] X Research source Ausländerinnen und Ausländer in der Schweiz - Bericht 2008 (German)] (1196 KiB), Swiss Federal Statistical Office, page 12. Religious freedom: Switzerland has no official state religion. Christianity is the predominant religion of Switzerland, divided between the Catholic Church (41. 8% of the population) and various Protestant denominations (35. 3%). Islam (4. 3%) and Eastern Orthodoxy (1. 8%) are sizable minority religions. [2] X Research source Greeley (2003) found that 27% of Swiss are atheists. [3] X Research source Greeley, Andrew. 2003. Religion in Europe at the End of the Second Millennium. New Brunswick, NJ: Transaction Publishers Switzerland is particularly suited for skiing, snowboarding and mountaineering, which are enjoyed by both locals and tourists.

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<br />\n</p></div>"} Take advantage of the three month rule: you are allowed to stay in the country legally for up to three months. Ensure that you are entitled to work during the three months. Take small jobs such as babysitting or English teachers, while looking for permanent work during the three month period. If you fail to find permanent work, don’t be discouraged, but simply try again. When the three month period is up, leave the country for a while, then return for another three month visit to resume the job search.

From Britain: Flying is by far the easiest, cheapest, and most convenient way to get from Britain to Switzerland. Travelling by train is comfortable and scenic, but is more expensive and takes more than a day. Trains and buses are worth considering if you are interested in visiting other parts of Europe during the trip. From North America: Several airlines fly direct from North America to Zürich; many other airlines offer flights to Zürich via other major European cities. From Australia and New Zealand: Flying is the cheapest and easiest option. Fares vary significantly with the season: low season runs from mid-January to the end of February and during October and November; high season runs from mid-May to the end of August and from December to mid-January; the rest of the year is considered “shoulder season”. So plan to travel during low season if possible. Find the best deal. Travel agents often offer better deals than buying direct from airlines.

Pets: You may freely import cats and dogs without a permit. Obtain a rabies vaccination certificate from a veterinarian. The certificate must be written in German, French, Italian, or English can contain name and address of animal owner, description of the animal (breed, sex, age, color), confirmation that the animal was submitted to a veterinary examination prior to vaccination and found in good health, date of rabies vaccination, type of vaccine used, name of manufacturer and batch number, & signature of the veterinarian. Certificates in other languages are accepted if accompanied by a legal translation. Guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice, aquarium fish, and canaries can be imported without a veterinary certificate. Domestic animals and dangerous animals require import permits from the Federal Veterinary Office. Weapons: Obtain authorization from your place of origin to import weapons. Cars: You must pay import duty (consisting of customs duties based on weight of the vehicle and engine capacity; 4% consumption tax; 7. 5% Value added tax; and 15-Fr for the report) to import a car that you owned for less than six months. Contact is the customs authority for full details. Cars you owned for more than six months are exempt from import duty and will simply require filling out a clearance request form. Also consider selling your cars and buying a car in Switzerland, or use a bike or public transportation.

groups. yahoo. com/group/Expats-in-Switzerland/ - A discussion forum full of good advice about many practical issues], from moving to Switzerland to finding peanut butter and maple syrup. Here you can find a large list of more specific newsgroups and online communities for Switzerland. xpatxchange. ch/ - A one-stop shop for English speaking ex-pats in Switzerland, full of advice, businesses, addresses. It is perhaps more useful once you have arrived in Switzerland.

By birth, if both parents are Swiss. Children born in Switzerland from non-Swiss parents do not automatically become Swiss. By naturalization. Make your request to the Aliens Police in the municipality of residence. From there, it will then be sent to the Federal Department of Justice and Police, who will give a principle authorization if you meet the following conditions: You have resided in Switzerland for at least twelve years, three of which are within the five years prior to the request. Time spent in Switzerland between the ages of 10 and 20 years counts double. You are integrated in the Swiss community. You are accustomed to Swiss way of life and practices. You comply with the Swiss legal system. You do not compromise the internal or external security of Switzerland. You are able to afford it. Since Switzerland is a federal country, authorization must then be obtained from the canton and the municipality, which may add further conditions and set the cost of acquiring citizenship before approving it. Some municipalities apply rather open policies, while others will go as far as granting nationality by means of a local population vote. Cost varies according to municipality and canton.