Guide to Living Abroad

Procedures, cost of living, and financial advice for a successful move abroad, regardless of your destination.

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Moving to Dubai: Visas, Admin and Money | ibani

Moving to Dubai: Visas, Admin and Money | ibani

Moving to Dubai in 2026: residence visa, Emirates ID, health cover, real cost of living, what happens to your OASI and Swiss pension, and how to transfer money.

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Updated on: 29 July 2026

Swiss Retirement Abroad (Portugal, Spain) | ibani

Swiss Retirement Abroad (Portugal, Spain) | ibani

2026 guide: retiring in Portugal or Spain with a Swiss pension. Exporting your AVS and LPP, withholding tax, taxation, LAMal and converting CHF into EUR.

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Updated on: 30 June 2026

Repatriating Funds from Singapore to Switzerland | Expert Guide | ibani

Repatriating Funds from Singapore to Switzerland | Expert Guide | ibani

Expert guide and official sources: capital transfer, SRS/CPF liquidation, and SGD/CHF exchange rate optimization when relocating from Singapore to Switzerland.

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Updated on: 1 May 2026

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