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Solidarity with Swiss abroad since 1958
We are a cooperative with around 4,500 members, which has been working for over sixty years to secure the livelihood of Swiss people abroad, emigrants, returnees and globetrotters.
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With us you will find answers
We will inform and advise you by phone, e-mail and/or personally on questions concerning emigration, globetrotting, travel and return.
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Membership
Membership costs CHF 90 per year for a single person and CHF 150 for a couple. Membership can be requested online and can be cancelled at the end of each year.
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Help yourself and get help
We are a self-help organisation and organised as a cooperative.
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We show you solutions
With the help of our partners, we offer you privileged access to services, whether in the field of international health insurance, asset management, psychological support, bureaucratic hurdles or issues, and also provide legal advice.
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Exclusive and preferential offers
In addition to the lump sum compensation and Plan b, we offer our members access to other exclusive products and benefits.
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Networking & exchange
Here you will find exciting reports, interesting facts about emigrating, travelling, globetrotting and returning.
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(Deutsch) Online-Schule: das Modell der Zukunft?
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Emigrating to Australia
Different countries, different customs – What you should know before you emigrate to Australia It is a big step to emigrate, no matter whether Australia or another place is supposed to become your new home. Emigrants have to put down fresh roots in their new home country. Diligent preparation and in-depth knowledge of the country’s customs […]
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How to Retire in Portugal with lower taxes as a Swiss Retiree
Switzerland has given us the exquisiteness of luxury watches, creamy chocolates, and divine cheeses, but for Swiss retirees, Portugal may offer something equally appealing – a slice of paradise that promises a financially savvy retirement. Here’s what you need to know to retire in Portugal in order to pay as little as possible. Photo […]
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A Swiss Student’s Guide to Studying in the UK – Part 1
Studying abroad can be an enriching and transformative experience. The United Kingdom boasts some of the world’s most prestigious universities, providing a diverse range of courses and research opportunities. Step 1: Research and Choose a University Step 2: Selecting a Course of Study Step 3: Meeting Admission Requirements Step 4: Submitting Your Application Step 5: […]
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Brainstorming in Tokyo? An expat reports
Moving abroad and working in a foreign country for a while is on many Swiss people’s wish list. Patrizia Rigassi seized an opportunity that came her way, and swapped Spreitenbach in Aargau for Tokyo, Japan, to take up a new job. In the interview she talks about her experience of moving abroad, the new challenges […]
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Pursuing Happiness as a Family Abroad: The Didones in Crete
Crete: Birthplace of Zeus. Sunniest island of the Mediterranean. Dream destination for many Swiss people. The Didones heard the island’s siren call as well – and responded. But emigrating with a little daughter presented the young parents with great challenges. Speaking to Soliswiss, Marco Didone explains how they mastered the transition to their new life.
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Solicast, Folge 2 – Ausgewandert nach Mexiko
(Deutsch) In der zweiten Folge besuchen wir Laure in Mexiko. Sie erzählt von ihren Erfahrungen als Kind von Auswandernden, von ihrem Leben in Mexiko und von ihrem Journalismus-Projekt.
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Podcast – Folge 1: Ausgewandert nach Indien
(Français) In der ersten Folge des neuen Podcasts von Soliswiss erzählt Andrea Rubin über ihre Auswanderung nach Indien, ihr Hilfsprojekt "Hope is Life" und die aktuelle Lage mit Corona.
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(Deutsch) Wie Auslandschweizer den Wein Australiens prägten
(Deutsch) Australien – Land unendlicher Weiten, gefährlicher Tiere sowie draufgängerischer Surfer. Da verwundert es kaum, dass es mit seinem unwiderstehlichen Charme Jahr für Jahr unzählige Eidgenossen zum Träumen verführt. Tatsächlich lebt in Down Under mittlerweile die drittgrösste Auslandschweizerkolonie ausserhalb Europas sowie die siebtgrösste weltweit. Diese SchweizerInnen haben dabei das Land in seiner Geschichte nachhaltig mitgeprägt – zum Beispiel bei der Weinproduktion.
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(Deutsch) Wenn Gold arm macht: Sutters Auswanderung nach Kalifornien
(Deutsch) Sutter Medical Center. Sutter Middle School. Sutter View Apartments. Wer schon einmal die Strassen der kalifornischen Hauptstadt Sacramento erkundet hat, wird zweifelsohne am Namen «Sutter» kaum vorbeigekommen sein. Was dabei wenige Eidgenossen wissen: dahinter verbirgt sich einer der wohl wichtigsten Schweizer Auswanderer Nordamerikas, Johann August Sutter.
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Auswandern nach La Palma
(Deutsch) Sonnig sollte es sein, mild und vor allem ganzjährig ohne Schnee und Eis. Andererseits aber doch noch in Europa liegen – politisch stabil, nicht allzu korrupt und mit intakter Infrastruktur. So stand unser Ziel schnell fest: die Kanarischen Inseln. Doch auswandern hat auch hierher seine Tücken.
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Junge Schweizerin in den Slums von Kenia: mit Herzblut für eine bessere Welt
In unserer neuen Artikelreihe kommen Sie, werte Leserinnen und Leser, zu Wort. Den Anfang macht Nadja Kaufmann, eine engagierte junge Schweizerin, die mit Ihrem Verein «Forever Kids Kenya» einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Ausbildung mittelloser Kinder in den Slums von Mombasa leistet. Lesen Sie hier den von ihr verfassten Bericht.
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The Pursuit of Happiness – Swiss Emigration to Argentina
Esperanza - “Hope” - was the promising name of the town where Swiss emigration to Argentina got its start. Hopeful indeed were the many Swiss who settled in the city from 1857, fleeing the hardship and despair of their homeland. In fact, this is where the long and turbulent history of Swiss emigration to Argentina began. In the following years, these movements would incessantly grow and even have an influence on the Swiss-Argentinian relationship at the highest levels of government.
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Maya Hadorn
Indonesia, land of the 17,500 islands. One of them is Pulau Pef, a small, exotic and nearly untouched paradise in the middle of nowhere. Against all odds, Maya Hadorn managed to build up a successful diving resort here, out of all places. Learn more about the unlikely story of an inspiring woman.
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Bangkok
Violent crime struck at Bangkok
When civil disorder and violent crime struck the capital city Bangkok, MS Risk were contacted by a number of business travellers seeking guidance. Should they leave the country?
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Philippines
Journalist Team in the Philippines
A team of three foreign journalists was kidnapped by militants in the jungles in the south of the country.
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Sri Lanka
Lotti Beichert Thomas
I know Sri Lanka since 1971 as a tourist. Above all I was interested in diving. At that time there were no diving bases. The idea then came to open one myself, which was tackled in 1980. See my following report.
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