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News & media

Stay informed about what happens in Switzerland and what you must know as Swiss Abroad. We at SwissCommunity and our partner organisations keep you updated by means of printed and electronic information.

About us

The Organisation of the Swiss Abroad has represented the overall interests of Swiss nationals abroad in Switzerland since 1916, and is recognised by the authorities as the mouthpiece of the “Fifth Switzerland”.

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Living abroad

Living abroad as a Swiss citizen involves many challenges and questions. Here at SwissCommunity, we know which topics are of particular importance to you and we are available to assist you with advice and support.

Emigration & return migration

Have you decided to realise your dream of emigrating? Or would you like to return to Switzerland? Here you will find all the information you require to carefully plan this major undertaking.

Politics & voting

As a Swiss Abroad you may take part in elections and votes in Switzerland. You must, however, satisfy certain criteria, which may differ depending on the canton.

Offers & events

The experiences of Swiss citizens who live abroad are of great importance to Switzerland. Through a variety of offers and events, we encourage social exchanges and networking between citizens of Switzerland at home and abroad.

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Partners

The following is a list of our current partner companies and organisations.

Switzerland Tourism

Switzerland Tourism is the national marketing and sales organization for Switzerland, the ideal country for travel, vacations and congresses.

SWI swissinfo.ch

SWI swissinfo.ch reports daily from Switzerland on political, economic, cultural, social and scientific issues.

BCGE

BCGE has operated as a universal bank since 1816, and offers a wide range of high-quality banking services to private individuals, companies and institutions.

Zürcher Kantonalbank

Zürcher Kantonalbank is a leading universal bank in the Greater Zurich Area, with national roots and international reach.

Swiss Travel System AG

Swiss Travel System AG promotes Swiss public transport worldwide under the brand Travel Switzerland. It was founded in 2011 by the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), Switzerland Tourism (ST) and five private public railway companies.

ASN, Advisory Services Network AG

As a leading Swiss broker for international insurance solutions (health insurance, life insurance), ASN helps private and business clients to find the best possible insurance cover.

CSS Insurance

With about 1.7 million insured, CSS Insurance is one of the leading health insurers in Switzerland.

FDFA

The FDFA was founded in 1848 under the name Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. FDFA maintains relationships with other countries and international organisations, and coordinates the foreign policy of Switzerland.

FYSA

The Foundation for Young Swiss Abroad is a non-profit organisation recognised by ZEWO (the Swiss institution for monitoring fund-raising organisations) whose mission is to offer young Swiss nationals abroad the opportunity to enjoy a vacation in their home country and the opportunity to strengthen their ties with Switzerland.

educationsuisse

educationsuisse represents the interests of Swiss schools abroad with the public, economy and authorities in Switzerland and promotes the training of young Swiss nationals abroad in Switzerland.

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Strategic partners

Strategic partners can count on a sustainable and long-term collaboration including an exchange of experience that benefits both parties.

BCGE Banque Cantonale de Genève
STS Swiss Travel System AG
Switzerland Tourism
ZKB Zürcher Kantonalbank

Institutional partners

The Organisation of the Swiss Abroad institutional partners are mainly non-profit organisations with links to Switzerland whose activities and objectives show overlaps or synergies with our own.

FDFA
educationsuisse
FYSA

Your point of contact

Florian Baccaunaud

Florian Baccaunaud

Collaborator Sponsoring & Partnerships, Communications & Marketing

+41 31 356 61 26

We thank our partners:

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