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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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Vincent Ineichen selected for the artist residency of the fifth Switzerland 2026

The Foundation Auslandschweizerplatz awards the 2026 art residency to Toulouse-based sculptor Vincent Ineichen, who will realise his sculptural concept in Brunnen and at further Swiss locations.

Working confidently in partnership

In light of recent tensions, OSA Vice-President David W. Mörker, Minneapolis, gives us his take on the long-standing relationship between Switzerland and the United States.

Webinar – Popular vote of 8 March 2026

On 8 March 2026, Switzerland will vote on four national proposals: the cash initiative with counterproposal, the SRG initiative, the climate fund initiative, and individual taxation. The easyvote webinar explains everything briefly and clearly.

Our festive greetings

This time of year is all about community and togetherness. We wish you a joyous holiday season and many happy moments, wherever you are in the world.

Your Advent pictures

Advent is beginning in many countries: Christmas markets are lit up and the smell of mulled wine is in the air. But perhaps your Advent is different? Share your most beautiful moments and photos with the Swiss abroad community.

Youth Camp 2026

The 2026 youth camps are in the starting blocks! Discover Switzerland, experience community, sport and adventure – and make friends for life. Find out more now and be part of an unforgettable summer!

100 delegates from all regions of the world!

The last meeting of the year of the Council of the Swiss Abroad concludes an eventful 2025. The meeting focused on major changes: new leadership, possible budget cuts and a comprehensive reform process.

International Day of Democracy

On September 15, the world celebrates democracy - as a goal and an ongoing process. Discover the agenda, background information and the latest news.

Webinars: Tax and financial topics

Living abroad raises many tax and financial questions. Ask your questions live and get clear and practical answers!

Youth Service Summer Camp

Discover the best moments from our youth camps!

Ask your ambassador a question!

Are you a Swiss citizen living in New Zealand, Israel, Singapore, or Brunei? The Swiss ambassadors from these countries will be attending the Swiss Community Days. Ask them your questions right here.

Location for Holocaust memorial confirmed

Preparatory work has been completed and completion is planned for 2027/2028 on the Bern Casino Terrace.

August 1st Greeting

In her speech, the President of the Swiss Confederation addresses Swiss citizens living abroad.

Webinar – Marriage, birth, death

Civil status events also play a key role abroad. The webinar recording from June 17, 2025 provides practical information and helpful tips in a concise and easy-to-understand format.Available in German and French.
 

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No more Swiss travellers are stranded in Middle East conflict regions

25. marzo 2026 - All travellers from Switzerland registered in the Travel Admin app have apparently been able to return home. The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs…

The hunt for alien life in canton Ticino

24. marzo 2026 - Two researchers explain how science is searching for traces of life beyond Earth – an interstellar journey from Locarno and Cureglia to exoplanets and…

New Swiss foundation to catalogue Jean-Luc Godard’s film archive

22. marzo 2026 - The Jean-Luc Godard Foundation has ambitious goals: to list, preserve and share Godard’s archive. The French-Swiss film director died in 2022, leaving…

Swiss Abroad fear the consequences of a standoff with the EU

20. marzo 2026 - The delegates of the Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA) exchanged views with the members of the Swiss Abroad parliamentary group on the new treaties…

Stranded in a crisis zone – who is responsible for repatriation?

18. marzo 2026 - The military confrontation between Iran and a US–Israel-led alliance has entered its third week and impacted ten countries. Over 1,200 registered…

Basel e-voting glitch leaves 2,000 votes uncounted

13. marzo 2026 - The glitch in Basel’s e-voting system is having far‑reaching consequences. The public prosecutor has opened an investigation into potential electoral…

Cash, cuckoo clocks and confusion with Sweden – Switzerland as seen abroad 

13. marzo 2026 - Precision, multilingualism, neutrality, gold, cheese, yodelling and, last but not least, a Swedish accent. We asked our Swiss readers living abroad…

Individual taxation receives massive support from Swiss Abroad

09. marzo 2026 - The results of Sunday’s vote from the Swiss Abroad are in line with the national results, with two nuances: the diaspora were much more in favour of…

E-voting debacle in Basel: embarrassing glitch or serious problem?

09. marzo 2026 - A computer glitch in canton Basel City meant 2,048 votes received electronically for Sunday’s national votes could not be counted. All keys to the…
 

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