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A wealthy, highly developed nation famous for its neutrality, alpine scenery, and top-tier salaries.
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A wealthy, highly developed nation famous for its neutrality, alpine scenery, and top-tier salaries.
Work & earnings
Minimum wage
No national minimum wage; some cantons and collective agreements set rates
Skilled salary
Often CHF 70,000-120,000+ for skilled roles
Student work
Usually around 20 hours per week where student work is permitted
Settlement outlook
20 published visa routes
Entry for a stay over 90 days; residence permit and registration follow after arrival.
Entry visa leading to the approved Swiss residence or permit process.
Being verified
Living costs
Housing changes the total more than anything else. Switch cities to see the costs that matter on arrival.
Monthly market estimate
Source-reviewed on 2026-08-25. Cost ranges are monthly market ranges in CHF for one person in Switzerland; official housing, healthcare, driving and Sri Lankan mission sources were checked, while city rents and groceries remain market estimates from current public market data.
Visa opportunities
Study & post-study
Tuition
Often EUR 2,000-15,000+ per year for non-EU students · Often EUR 3,000-20,000+ per year for non-EU students
After graduation
Usually 6-24 months where eligible
Main intakes
September/October main intake; February/March secondary intake varies
Work while studying
Usually around 20 hours per week where student work is permitted
Daily life
National public or social-health-insurance system, usually accessed after residence registration.
CHF 6,090 - 11,230
Temperate, but varies with altitude
Applications often ask for debt-register extract, permit status and household income; vacancy is very tight in Zurich/Geneva. Never pay before a viewing or trusted inspection, and insist on the deposit receipt or registered-contract proof used in that country.
Sources & trust
Official requirements and market estimates are labelled separately. Always recheck time-sensitive figures before acting.
Last checked · 2026-08-24
This is information, not legal or immigration advice.
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