Welcome to Bern, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a city with one of the highest standards of living in Europe. We're so glad you're here! Our goal is to assist you with any questions or concerns you might have so that you can settle in to your new surroundings as quickly as possible.
Whether you have questions about your housing situation, obligatory insurance or how you can quickly establish contacts, we are happy to help and provide you with free and impartial information in various languages. Please do not hesitate to contact the International Bern Welcome Desk.
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Relocation & ArrivalWhat are the key deadlines that need to be met when moving to Bern? What is allowed to be imported into Switzerland and which forms must be filled out? Is an entry visa required if you have an employment contract? All of the necessary information can be found here.Relocation & ArrivalMore -
Housing & MobilityHow do you go about finding a house or an apartment? What do you need to consider when hiring domestic workers? Where do you have to exchange your foreign driving licence? We are happy to assist you.Housing & MobilityMore -
Culture & PoliticsA new country, international relations and multicultural employees: Exchange inspires and enriches, fascinates and makes us think. Here you will find some sources that provide an idea of the culture as well as the political scene in Switzerland.Culture & PoliticsMore -
Practical InformationOn what days are stores in Bern closed? What are the emergency telephone numbers? Which websites offer additional information? Our overview will answer these questions and provide other useful tips.Practical InformationMore
