Living and working abroad

Leaving Switzerland to live or work abroad involves various administrative processes. 

To make these steps easier, EURES relies on over 1,000 advisers throughout the EU/EFTA countries, as well as an online portal offering a whole host of practical services.

You’ll find advice, job vacancies, and all the key information you need on living conditions, working regulations and administrative formalities specific to your destination country.

In addition, a checklist is available to assist you with the most important administrative steps: Checklist: Plan your professionalstay in an EU/EFTA’country  (PDF, 283 kB, 18.08.2025)

European Job Days

The European Job Days are dynamic online recruitment events that bring together jobseekers and employers. Jobseekers will not only find recruitment opportunities but also practical tips and advice from EURES advisers and other employment professionals.

https://www.arbeit.swiss/content/secoalv/en/home/menue/stellensuchende/berufliche-mobilitaet-in-der-eu-efta---eures/leben-und-arbeiten-im-ausland.html