ECHO – Information about Switzerland
Clear information on Swiss politics, society, rights, responsibilities and everyday life helps newcomers find their way, promotes independence and supports integration.
German & 2 other languages 
Swiss social insurance system: Period of stay in Switzerland and departure
Information for foreign nationals
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German, Arabic, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Albanian, Croatian/serbian/bosnian, Tamil, Turkish, Ukrainian
This brochure explains the basic elements of the Swiss social insurance system, namely the Old-Age, Survivors’ and Disability Insurance scheme (OASI/DI, 1st pillar) and the occupational pension scheme (2nd pillar). It is also intended to provide practical guidance on these topics for persons preparing to leave Switzerland permanently.
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