--- title: "Settling in Switzerland (Housing & Admin)" url: https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/international-student-switzerland-relocation-switzerland lang: en date_modified: 2026-09-30 --- # Settling in Switzerland (Housing & Admin) Finding housing from abroad, Swiss guarantors, health insurance for foreign students, and cost of living. ## Guides on this topic [![Student Health Insurance Switzerland Guide | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/images/assurance-maladie-etudiant-suisse.png)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/student-health-insurance-switzerland-savings) ### [Student Health Insurance Switzerland Guide | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/student-health-insurance-switzerland-savings) 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. [Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/student-health-insurance-switzerland-savings) Updated on: 30 September 2026 [![Swiss Rent Guarantee: How to Block Funds from Abroad in 2026](https://www.ibani.com/images/ibani-garantie-loyer-suisse.jpg)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/swiss-rent-guarantee-deposit-from-abroad) ### [Swiss Rent Guarantee: How to Block Funds from Abroad in 2026](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/swiss-rent-guarantee-deposit-from-abroad) 2026 Guide for expats: how to open and fund a Swiss rent guarantee account from Europe while limiting the cost of exchange. [Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/swiss-rent-guarantee-deposit-from-abroad) Updated on: 30 September 2026 [![Importing Your Vehicle to Switzerland: Taxes, Customs, Plates](https://www.ibani.com/images/ibani-importation-vehicule-suisse.jpg)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/import-vehicle-switzerland-taxes-customs) ### [Importing Your Vehicle to Switzerland: Taxes, Customs, Plates](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/import-vehicle-switzerland-taxes-customs) Importing a car to Switzerland: exemption (form 18.44), import taxes, inspection report 13.20 A, vehicle inspection and Swiss license plates. [Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/import-vehicle-switzerland-taxes-customs) Updated on: 30 September 2026 [![Renting an Apartment in Switzerland: The Ultimate Guide | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/images/guide-expatrie-suisse.png)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/rent-apartment-switzerland) ### [Renting an Apartment in Switzerland: The Ultimate Guide | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/rent-apartment-switzerland) Discover how to build the perfect rental application to rent an apartment in Switzerland in 2026. Real estate websites, students, debt register, and deposit. [Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/rent-apartment-switzerland) Updated on: 30 September 2026 [![Swiss Student Residence Permit (B / L): 2026 Guide | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/images/ibani-permis-etudiant-suisse-large.jpg)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/swiss-student-residence-permit) ### [Swiss Student Residence Permit (B / L): 2026 Guide | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/swiss-student-residence-permit) Complete 2026 guide for international students in Switzerland: procedures, financial proof, obtaining and renewing B and L permits. [Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/swiss-student-residence-permit) Updated on: 30 September 2026 [![Student Residences in Switzerland: Application Deadlines | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/images/residences-universitaires-suisse-delais-inscription.png)](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/student-residences-switzerland-application-deadlines) ### [Student Residences in Switzerland: Application Deadlines | ibani](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/student-residences-switzerland-application-deadlines) FMEL, Ciguë, WOKO, APARTIS: when to apply for a Swiss student residence, the real waiting times city by city, and the tips that actually secure a room. [Read article](https://www.ibani.com/en/guides/student-residences-switzerland-application-deadlines) Updated on: 30 September 2026 ## Convert your currencies Compare and convert your currencies at the real market rate, plus a margin of 0.40% to 0.15% depending on the amount. [Open the converter](https://www.ibani.com/en/currency-converter)