Practical Information

Students

Anyone residing in Switzerland for longer than three months requires proof of health insurance, students included. If it can be proven that the student’s health coverage in their home country has the same coverage as compulsory Swiss insurance, the student will not have to take out a policy in Switzerland. It may be more cost-effective to acquire a policy in your home country before coming to Switzerland, depending upon what is available. Monthly premiums for Swiss insurance can vary between 150 CHF and 350 CHF, so it pays to shop around. Cost comparisons for various Swiss insurance policies can be found at the Comparis web site.