| Settling inYour ally at the new location The settling in assistance can take whatever form you would find helpful and could include the following: - Translate and explain instructions of household, electrical appliances, house rules, emergencies
- Accompany you on official appointments, registration
- Introductions to neighbours, expatriate community, doctors
- Area tour with advise on hardware stores, local suppliers, shopping, bank, post, etc.
- Set up bank account, explain payment system in Switzerland
- Arrange insurance coverage
- Connect ISDN/ADSL, PC, Internet
- Guidance on driving licence, car registration, buying a car
- Assistance to organise babysitting, housekeeping services
- Organise electricians, plumbers, handy man
- Helpline over the phone for the first few months
- Partner employment assistance
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