Switzerland on Expat.com

Are you an expat in Switzerland? Or are you planning to move to Switzerland? If so then make sure to check out expat.com, a web portal for expats by expats.

What is expat.com?

Expat blog was started in 2005 (as expat-blog.com) and aims to help people living abroad and those planning and wishing to move abroad, wherever they are from or would like to go. Members share their expat experiences, exchange information and everything else related to expatriation. Compared to other expat web portals, Expat blog is very active and currently has over 400'000 members from over 200 countries (including yours truly).

How to use expat.com

The platform centers around local communities (usually a country or a region) with discussion forums, guides, photo albums, business directories and classifieds. Of course, an extensive directory of expat blogs is available for visitors and members. Recently, two new features have been added to the Switzerland section: Jobs and Housing sections. They are aimed at helping people in their job and accommodation search. Here, you can access job offers in Switzerland, contact potential employer, find a new apartment in Switzerland or rent your Swiss house.

Visit Expat.com now and connect to other expats in your area! If you are an expat blogger this is also an excellent way to promote your blog!

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