Zürich Family Life & Living

Everything for parents with young children living in Switzerland and in particular in the German-speaking regions of Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne and Basel: with information on health matters, child benefits and childcare.

Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to and living in Switzerland: residency, finding a home, a school and a job, Swiss social security and more.

Information from the EU on taxes, the cost of living, the health and education systems, the cultural and private lives and... shopping in Switzerland. Information relevant to any foreigner moving to or thinking of living in Switzerland.

The place for you to exchange views, share useful information on parenting, schooling and kid's fun for families in Zurich, Zug, Lucerne, Berne and Basel.

Information on the Swiss marriage process for foreigners - American, Australian, UK and other European Union citizens - wanting to have their wedding in Switzerland. What to expect, where to go and the documents required for the legal process.

The administrative details you need to know if you are giving birth in Zurich, Switzerland. Who to contact and what to expect from the Swiss system: maternity leave, midwives, vaccinations and registering the birth.

Information on what to do when moving from Switzerland; including notifying schools and residency officials, closing bank accounts, ending contracts for utilities and insurance, exporting cars and moving pets.

Information for parents with teenagers on youth organisations, youth employment law, driving, drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy.

Information on the cantons that allow for legally registered same-sex partnerships, the Federal law to legalise same-sex "marriage" throughout Switzerland and the documents needed to go about registering for PaCS.

Information for EU citizens and non-EU (US, Australian) on the residency permit: Who needs what, where to go, how to make the application and the documentation required.

In depth information about the provisions for children with special needs: details on education, benefits, carer's allowances and getting about in Switzerland.

Key information to understand the various types of Swiss will available, and how to go about making one. Also an overview of the inheritance implications for a foreigner and their family resident in Switzerland.