It takes a Village to feel at home.
Settle into your new life in Switzerland with confidence and ease.
From day one.
A companion for every stage. From arrival to truly belonging.
Journey Arrive & ThriveSettle in
Our Arrive & Thrive Journey walks you through setting up life in Switzerland, from registering at your municipality to healthcare, banking, mobility, and the unwritten rules of daily life. Personalized to your needs, always pointing you to the exact local resource.
CompassStay on track
Compass gives you a clear overview of your progress across all journeys. Its readiness tracker manages your documents and updates automatically as you complete Arrive & Thrive tasks. Key deadlines are calculated from your arrival date, exportable to your calendar, with custom reminders so nothing slips.
Circles & Journey ConnectFind your people
Circles helps you discover community activities and contribution opportunities near you, matched to your interests and skills. With welcome offers from local Village partners, showing up somewhere new is easy. And Connect is a Journey that guides you through small, science-backed challenges to build real friendships in your first months.
Chat with the Team1-on-1 Support
Every Village member is gifted a complimentary 30-minute call with Izzie or Mishita. Whether you have questions about Swiss admin, want advice on navigating the local social scene, or just need help getting oriented, we're here. No question is too small.
The Look & Feel
Village works on any device. No installation, no complexity.
A personalized guide to settling into Swiss life.
Journeys.
Guided steps for everything that matters.
Compass.
To stay on track & never miss a deadline.
Circles.
Because belonging doesn’t happen by accident.
Village partners offer members a free or discounted welcome session. Trying out something new has never been easier.
“Going through the material, I realized I had forgotten to convert my driver's license in the 1st year and had to pay a hefty fine. I wish I had had access to Village when we moved here.”
- Orsi, a Village member
Has your employer partnered with Village yet?
If your employer has gifted you access to Village, your guide to everything after the move and beyond:
Welcome!
If your employer hasn't partnered with us yet, you may still be eligible. We offer a limited number of free memberships to newcomers who've been in Switzerland for less than three months.
Apply now to see if it's a fit!
Your Questions, Answered-
Membership includes access to Village for yourself and for your partner / spouse. Any material and additional products we add during your membership will be available to you. Additionally, you are welcome to book a 30-min-call with the team for any questions you may have. We’ll support you in any way we can.
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Yes! We’re always expanding Village with fresh content, tools, and updates to continuously improve your experience and keep your inspiration going strong.
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Memberships are usually limited to one year. Check with your employer for further details.
