Guides for International Students
Opening a Swiss Student Bank Account: Free Options Comparison (2026)
Students in Switzerland or cross-border: discover our 2026 comparison of the best banks and neobanks (UBS, Yuh, BCV). Avoid hidden fees and find the ideal free offer.
Updated on: 2 April 2026
Importing Your Vehicle to Switzerland: Taxes, Customs, and License Plates
Comprehensive guide to importing a car to Switzerland. Exemption (form 18.44), customs duties (13.20A), vehicle inspection, and obtaining Swiss license plates.
Updated on: 1 April 2026
Swiss Rent Guarantee (Deposit): How to Block Funds from Abroad in 2026
2026 Guide for expats: How to open and fund a Swiss rent guarantee account from Europe without hidden exchange fees.
Updated on: 1 April 2026
Graduating in Switzerland: How to Convert Your Student B Permit into a Work Permit
Expert guide for foreign graduates in Switzerland. Procedures, legal conditions (FNIA), and deadlines for converting a student B permit to a work permit.
Updated on: 31 March 2026
Swiss Student Residence Permit (B / L): 2026 Guide | ibani
Complete 2026 guide for international students in Switzerland: procedures, financial proof, obtaining and renewing B and L permits.
Updated on: 2 March 2026
International Student Budget in Switzerland 2026 (EPFL, ETHZ) | ibani
Discover the real monthly budget of a foreign student in Switzerland (EPFL, ETHZ, Universities), the cost of living, and how to avoid international bank fees.
Updated on: 19 February 2026
Ibani Champion: Automate your Swiss bill payments | ibani
Discover how to use ibani to automatically pay your LAMal/KVG or Swiss bills directly from your CHF salary, in automatic or manual exchange mode.
Updated on: 18 February 2026
Renting an Apartment in Switzerland: The Ultimate Guide | ibani
Discover how to build the perfect rental application to rent an apartment in Switzerland in 2026. Real estate websites, students, debt register, and deposit.
Updated on: 17 February 2026
Student Jobs and Internships in Switzerland: Salaries & Permits 2026
Studying and working in Switzerland? Complete 2026 guide: minimum wages, 15-hour rule, B permit, and EU vs Non-EU differences for students.
Updated on: 13 February 2026
Student Health Insurance Switzerland: How to pay 80 CHF instead of 400 CHF? | 2026 Guide
Don't pay full price! Expert guide for international students: how to get the LAMal exemption and save up to 3,000 CHF per year on your health insurance.
Updated on: 13 February 2026
Paying Tuition Fees in Switzerland from Abroad: The 2026 Guide
Student at EHL, EPFL, or UNIL? Discover how to pay your tuition fees in Switzerland without losing money on bank fees and exchange rates.
Updated on: 12 February 2026