Living in Switzerland

The New Zealand Consulate General does not provide information about visiting, working or living in Switzerland, however we strongly recommend consulting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade SafeTravel website before travelling for how to best prepare for your travel and what assistance may be available to you whilst abroad.

The following organisations may be useful in preparing for travel to Switzerland:

• Embassy of Switzerland in Wellington (for visas and permits) - telephone: (+64 4) 472 1593, facsimile: (+64 4) 499 6302, email wel.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
• Gateway to Switzerland’s federal government, cantons and local authorities
• Federal Authorities of the Swiss Confederation
• Swiss Federal Customs Administration
• Switzerland’s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs - news and information about Switzerland
• Switzerland Tourism and Travel
• Swissinfo - news and information about Switzerland
• AngloINFO Switzerland - local business directory, classified advertising and information about living in Switzerland
• New Zealand Club in Switzerland

New Zealanders wishing to marry in Switzerland can refer to the Getting married in Switzerland webpage.