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 
Housing & living in Switzerland
Finding suitable housing and understanding the rules of cohabitation are important steps for newly arrived people in Switzerland. Information in their native language can help them to orient themselves quickly.
First information
Finding your way in a new country, canton, or municipality can be challenging. First information is important. It provides an overview of the key basics and offers guidance, making it easier to settle in.
Info materials
integration-info
From cultural particularities to school, and from the world of work to our healthcare and political system – the ‘integration-info’ app contains lots of useful information about life in Switzerland. In addition to a general section, the app also has a spec…
Albanian & 17 other languages
Asylum in Switzerland
On this website from the State Secretariat for Migration SEM, you can find important information on the asylum procedure, the federal asylum centres, life in Switzerland and healthcare. - German [asyl-info.ch](https://asylum-info.ch/de) - French [asile…
German & 12 other languages
i-need - Welcome to Switzerland
Information for refugees and people in need
German & 4 other languages
Housing
People who are new to Switzerland have many questions about everyday life. How do I find an apartment? What do I have to look out for? What are my rights and obligations? Multilingual information material provides orientation. It helps new arrivals to find their way around Switzerland.
Info materials
Welcome to Switzerland
Information for new residents arriving from abroad.
German & 11 other languages
Living in Switzerland
Everything you need to know about renting an apartment
German & 17 other languages
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
Health system / health care
Anyone with questions about healthcare in Switzerland will find answers here. There are many documents tailored to different target groups. Everything is available in several languages to reach as many people as possible.
Info materials
Health Guide to Switzerland
The Swiss healthcare system in brief - This guide, available in 19 languages, helps people, especially migrants, navigate the complex Swiss healthcare system.
Albanian & 18 other languages
The electronic patient record EPR in brief
The electronic patient record (EPR) is a digital compilation of important information about your health. You can access your EPR at any time via a secure internet connection and can also grant access to your healthcare professionals. This gives you control…
Croatian/serbian/bosnian & 4 other languages
Prevention of violence
What can be done about domestic violence? Where can women, children and elderly people get help? Leaflets and videos explain what to do, in various languages. They are targeted at the victims, but they also help to prevent abuse.
Info materials
Let’s prevent violence where it starts.
Violence has many causes. But it often arises when people seek to control someone else. We can all do something to prevent it.
German & 12 other languages
Sophia – the anonymous chatbot for support against domestic violence
Sophia is an anonymous chatbot for people experiencing domestic violence. Available 24/7 and in a wide range of different languages, it provides information, helps gather evidence, connects users to support services, and assists in planning safe next steps…
English & 14 other languages
Domestic violence - what to do?
Domestic violence is not a private matter. If you notice that violence is being done to you in your neighbourhood, in your circle of acquaintances or friends, or perhaps even to yourself, there are possibilities for action. A video in the following languag…
Multilingual
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