How2Switzerland
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1-on-1 strategy call

From confused to clear, in one call.

You moved to Switzerland, or you're about to. Permits, salaries, apartments, taxes. In 45 minutes, you get straight answers for your specific situation.

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45 minutes · CHF 99 English or German
Founding Client Programme · 10 spots

Get clarity on your situation in Switzerland

I'm selecting 10 founding clients for a complimentary 30-minute consultation. Whether you're preparing to move to Switzerland or already live here, we'll work through your specific questions and identify clear, practical next steps. In return, I'll ask you for honest feedback to help improve the future How2Switzerland consultation service.

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30 minutes · English or German No payment required

Selected applicants receive a private booking link.

The problem

Switzerland is different, and nobody explains it properly.

Official sites give you the legal version. HR gives the minimum. Reddit gives conflicting opinions from 2019. Every mistake here costs you, your permit, your apartment, or your paycheck.

01

Permits & paperwork

B, C, G, L, what each permit lets you do, what happens if you lose your job, what renewal actually requires.

02

The apartment game

Rejected five times already. Swiss landlords want specific documents in a specific order. Most expats don't have them.

03

Is my salary fair?

Numbers look high until you subtract taxes, Krankenkasse, and pillar 2. What you actually take home, and whether you're underpaid.

04

Where to actually live

Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Zug. Each has different tax, vibe, and community. The right answer depends on your job and family.

05

Tax questions

Withholding tax, Quellensteuer correction, what changes after 3 years, and what's worth checking for your own situation.

06

Unwritten work culture

The Swiss rules your contract doesn't cover. How to navigate probation without making a mistake that costs you the job.

What we cover

One call. Your situation. A clear path forward.

Every call is built around your specific case. Practical orientation based on personal experience, research and relevant official sources.

Your permit. How the permit types relate to your nationality, employer, and contract, and where to check the details.

Salaries and workplace expectations. How to read a job offer, what's typical for your role and canton, and what shapes your take-home pay.

Apartment applications. What to prepare, what to say, and how to put together a strong application as an expat.

Where to live. Things to weigh, commute, taxes, family setup, and budget, for choosing an area.

Swiss administrative processes. How to navigate registrations, deadlines, and the official resources that apply to you.

An honest answer to your question. Not 'it depends', a clear, practical answer with the nuance that applies to you.

How2Switzerland provides practical orientation, research support and general information. It does not provide binding legal, immigration, tax, financial or employment-law advice. Complex individual cases should be reviewed by an appropriately qualified professional.

Pricing

One session. One price.

In 45 minutes, you'll understand what applies to your situation in Switzerland, which path makes the most sense, and what you should do next.

Full strategy

45 minutes

CHF 99 / 45 min

Your full situation, mapped out

  • 45-minute private video call
  • Pre-call questionnaire and case preparation
  • Guidance on up to three priority questions
  • Personalised next-step plan
  • Relevant official sources and resources
  • Written key-points recap
  • One follow-up clarification within seven days
  • English or German
Founding client

Founding Client Consultation

A personal 30-minute consultation focused on your specific questions about moving to, working in or living in Switzerland.

Founding client

30-minute consultation

CHF 0 complimentary

Planned price after the founding-client programme: CHF 99

  • A 30-minute personal video consultation
  • Preparation based on the information you provide before the call
  • Practical next steps tailored to your situation
  • A short written summary after the call
  • One opportunity to clarify something discussed during the call
Is this for you?

Honest fit check.

Book this if

  • You're moving to Switzerland in the next 3 months
  • You started a job and aren't sure about your permit or rights
  • You've been here a year and still feel like you're figuring it out
  • You've read official sites and still don't know what applies to your case
  • You want a straight answer from someone inside the system

Skip this if

  • You need certified legal advice, get a licensed Swiss lawyer
  • You want a full relocation agency to do everything for you
How it works

Simple. No friction.

1

Apply

Fill in a 3-minute application. Tell me about your situation, no payment yet.

2

Review

Within 24 hours I'll confirm whether I can help with your case, honestly.

3

Book

If it's a fit, you get a personal link to my calendar and a Stripe checkout.

4

Walk out clear

Finish the call knowing exactly what to do first and what to watch out for.

How it works

Simple. No friction.

1

Apply

Complete the short application and describe your situation and the questions you'd like to discuss.

2

Application review

Applications are reviewed personally. I select cases where I can provide practical, useful guidance.

3

Book the call

Selected applicants receive a private link to choose an available appointment.

4

Consultation & feedback

We meet by video call. Afterwards you receive a short summary and share honest feedback about the experience.

Submitting an application does not guarantee selection.

Who you're talking to

Swiss by birth. Expat experience by proximity.

I'm Pascal. I'm Swiss, I grew up inside this system. Permits, lease clauses, tax rules, the unwritten workplace norms. I don't just know the official version, I know how it actually works.

My partner is an EU expat. Several of my closest friends moved here from abroad. I've watched them navigate the confusion first-hand, and I know where the official answer doesn't match reality.

I run How2Switzerland to bridge that gap. This call is where we apply all of that to your situation.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

A live 45-minute video call with me, plus a short pre-call questionnaire so I'm prepared. Afterwards I send a written recap of the key points, and you have 24 hours to ask follow-up questions on the same topic.A live 30-minute video call with me, plus a short pre-call questionnaire so I'm prepared, and a short written summary of the key points afterwards.
I'm developing the How2Switzerland consultation service and want to learn which questions people need the most help with. Founding clients receive the complete consultation in exchange for honest feedback.
After I review your application, you receive a personal booking link with a Stripe checkout. You only pay once we've agreed I can actually help with your case.
Applicants with clear questions that match the scope of How2Switzerland will be prioritised. A range of situations may be selected to help improve the service across different topics.
No. There are only 10 founding-client calls, and applications are reviewed before invitations are sent.
That's completely fine, and often a great time to talk, whether you're 1 to 6 months out from moving or already here. Planning ahead is easier than fixing things later.
Founding clients are expected to provide honest private feedback. Providing a public testimonial is optional.
No. How2Switzerland provides practical orientation, research support and general information, not binding legal, immigration, tax, financial or employment-law advice. Complex individual cases should be reviewed by an appropriately qualified professional, and I'll tell you when that's the case.
Selected applicants receive a private booking link. The booking calendar isn't publicly embedded or linked on the website.
Yes. I'm Swiss, German and English both work. You can tell me your preference in the application form.

Stop guessing about your Swiss situation.

One wrong permit move, one lease you didn't understand, one salary you didn't negotiate, each costs more than this call.

Available in English and German

Get clarity on your Swiss situation.

Apply for one of 10 complimentary founding-client consultations. Tell me about your situation and the questions you'd like to work through.

30 minutes · English or German · No payment required

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