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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Swiss Review
March 2/17

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Our highlights

Immigration policy – a never-ending story

Swiss minorities come closer to realising their dreams

The crux of Swissness

Professional drones take off in Switzerland

A new star in Swiss wrestling

Mass immigration – a muddled situation

E-Review

Letters to the editor

Tax policy deep in the mire

Three proposals were put to the vote on 12 February. The rejection of Corporate Tax Reform III puts Switzerland in an awkward position. Simplified…

The Swiss energy system – major upheaval to come

No more new nuclear power stations, lower consumption and more renewable energy – on 21 May, the Swiss people will vote on the “2050 Energy Strategy”…

Daniel de Roulet | An entire world implodes in the mind of the marathon runner

Literature series

Too quick for Switzerland

OSA advice

SwissCommunity news

If I remain in Switzerland for a period of time for administrative purposes after cancelling my registration here, how can I continue to receive…

Summer offers of the OSA’s Youth Service

SwissCommunity news

OSA survey for banks: What are the terms and conditions for Swiss Abroad?

SwissCommunity news

The Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA) has conducted a new survey among Swiss banking institutions. The results have now been published.

Centenary celebrations of the Foundation for Young Swiss Abroad (FYSA): Summer camps for children aged 8 to 14

SwissCommunity news

The anniversary summer of the Foundation for Young Swiss Abroad will take place from the end of June to the end of August 2017. Swiss children abroad…

University courses in Switzerland

SwissCommunity news

Stronger growth in the Swiss community abroad

Notes from Parliament Building

90 years of statistics on the Swiss Abroad

Notes from Parliament Building

Votes and Elections

Notes from Parliament Building

The 2017 Federal Council photograph

Notes from Parliament Building

The lost son from Chur

Near and far – with home somewhere in-between

Elisa Shua Dusapin | Winter in South Korea

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Bernhard Russi & Matthias Hüppi

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