Expat Guide to Living in Basel

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

Culture Shock Report

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

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More Living in Basel Reports

What are people's priorities in Basel - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Basel:

Living in Basel, Switzerland

Living in Basel, Switzerland

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More Moving to Basel Reports

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

Moving to Basel, Switzerland

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Reviews of Schools in Basel

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Basel. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Basel:

in Basel, Switzerland

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Basel. If you are already living in Basel, 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 Basel by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

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

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Basel? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Basel? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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Expatriate Health Insurance

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Switzerland Forum
Join our Switzerland forum to meet other expats and talk about living in Switzerland.

Living in Switzerland Guide

Expats in Switzerland advise newcomers to join a few expat clubs, learn German (or French / Italian), enjoy the outdoors and travel Europe.

Moving to Switzerland Guide

Switzerland is a country rich with tradition, natural beauty and one of the most stable economies in the world. It is, however, also extremely expensive and expats often report difficult settling into the culture. (more)

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. (more)