Expat Guide to Living in Olten

Whether you're already living in Olten or preparing to move to Olten, our Expat Guide to Living in Switzerland offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Olten. For answers to specific questions, visit our Switzerland Forum to talk with expats in Olten.

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Olten handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Olten by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Olten - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Olten by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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More Moving to Olten Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Olten? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Olten? Below are some of the responses from expats in Olten:

Moving to Olten, Switzerland

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Olten with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Olten, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Olten. If you are already living in Olten, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Olten by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Olten? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Olten by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working in Olten Reports

What's it like to find a job in Olten? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Olten? Below are some of the reports from expats in Olten:

Working in Olten, Switzerland

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Expatriate Health Insurance

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10 Tips for Living in Switzerland

Advice from expats in Switzerland on housing search, finding a job in Switzerland, international schools, expat clubs and organizations, learning the language and cost of living. A must read for newcomers and anyone moving to Switzerland.

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Zug, Switzerland is a beautiful city and very popular among expats. 30 minutes south of Zurich, this low-tax region is home to numerous multinational companies. ...

5 Tips for Living in Zurich, Switzerland

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