City guide 07 · Switzerland · Finance and pharma

Zurich,
high salaries, high standards.

Switzerland's financial centre, with high salaries and one of the world's highest living standards. Non-EU nationals need a qualified job offer within annual permit quotas.

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Main routes
Skilled Worker, Family Reunification
Language
German (Swiss German)
Currency
Swiss franc (CHF)
Local office
No, served from Berlin

Visa routes
that work in Zurich.

The routes our clients use most here. Your evaluation confirms which fits you.

National permits
Skilled WorkerCountry-specific routes for professionals with recognised training taking up qualified employment, from Germany's §18a to the Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant permit.Read the route guide →
Family
Family ReunificationBring your spouse and children to join you anywhere in Europe, with residence and, in most countries, full work rights for accompanying partners.Read the route guide →

Your first week
in Zurich.

The admin that unlocks everything else. On Sorted packages, we handle all of it with you.

  1. 01
    Register at your district officeWithin 14 days of arriving
  2. 02
    Take out Swiss health insuranceRequired within 3 months
  3. 03
    Open a bank accountNeeded for salary and rent
  4. 04
    Receive your residence permitIssued by the cantonal migration office

General guide only. Steps and deadlines depend on your permit. Your advisor confirms them for your case.

Life
in Zurich.

German (Swiss German), Swiss franc (CHF). Supported from Berlin.

Land in Zurich,
with keys in hand.

Fully Sorted includes first-month accommodation and airport pickup, arranged before you travel.

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Arrive to people,
not just a permit.

Rooftop dinners, coworking sessions, founder meetups, and curated apartments in Zurich. This is what relocation looks like with Europe Sorted.

Rooftop dinnersCoworking sessionsFounder meetupsCurated apartmentsCity orientationMember network
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Coworking sessionsWork alongside members
Founder meetupsYour new network
Curated apartmentsMove-in ready homes

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