On the road with the Banque Cantonale de Genève (BCGE)
Worldwide, 14/11/2024
Interview with Michael Heusser, Head of the Zurich Team for Swiss Nationals Living Abroad Please introduce yourself. My name is Michael Heusser, I am a lawyer and certified wealth management consultant and have been leading the Team for Swiss Nationals Living Abroad at the Zurich branch of the Banque Cantonale de Genève (BCGE) for over […] ...
«It felt just like what it was: a journey back home after the end of an adventure»
Democratic Republic of the Congo, 14/11/2024
Emigration is certainly an adventure when you go to a country suffering from social unrest and shortages of power and water. Laura Münger and her family had already been to the DR Congo, her husband’s native country, many times and were aware of the challenges they would face there, but still, they took the plunge […] ...
Crossing borders: Preparation is key when relocating
Worldwide, 07/05/2024
Swiss nationals living abroad (Swiss Abroad) are often referred to as the “Fifth Switzerland”, representing another region on top of the four different language regions. Getting the formalities sorted out right is essential for your emigration experience to be a success. This doesn’t just mean legal and financial issues. The key factor is making sure […] ...
Assistance on the Way to an Education or Training in Switzerland
Worldwide, 12/09/2023
Young Swiss abroad receive personal counselling on the topic of education in Switzerland. Every year, the staff of educationsuisse receives numerous inquiries from Swiss citizens abroad or from their relatives and friends in Switzerland. Most questions concern scholarship opportunities and university studies. However, educationsuisse also receives a wide variety of questions about vocational training, finding […] ...
How to Retire in Portugal with lower taxes as a Swiss Retiree
Portugal, 28/08/2023
Please note: Tax situation no longer up to date! New rules apply from 1 January 2024. You can find more information here. Unpacking the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) Program & Portugal’s Retirement Perks Switzerland has given us the exquisiteness of luxury watches, creamy chocolates, and divine cheeses, but for Swiss retirees, Portugal may offer something […] ...
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