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    Contacts for Swiss people living abroad

    Contacts for Swiss people living abroad

    Swiss people living abroad can stay in touch with Switzerland in a number of ways.

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    La Revue Suisse

    The Swiss Review is a magazine for Swiss people living abroad. It is published by SwissCommunity, the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA), on behalf of the Confederation. It comes out six times a year in German, French, English and Spanish, focusing on important topics for the Swiss abroad. Once you register with a Swiss representation abroad and you provide your email address, you will automatically receive the online edition.

    To download the application:

    Download Swiss Review for IPhone

    Download Swiss Review for Android

    SwissCommunity newsletter

    The newsletter of SwissCommunity, the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA), is sent out six times a year in German and French. It deals with current and political topics concerning the Swiss abroad. It also contains information on Swiss politics. You can subscribe to the newsletter free of charge.

    SWI swissinfo.ch

    SWI swissinfo.ch is the international service of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR; SRG), which publishes independent news and reports about Switzerland. Swissinfo is available in ten languages (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese).

    To download the application:

    Download SWI plus for IPhone

    Download SWI plus for Android

    House of Switzerland : Swiss Stories

    The website houseofswitzerland.org is sponsored by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs with the aim of promoting Switzerland internationally. It features content and stories showcasing Switzerland in all areas.

    The Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA) networks expatriates. It offers them a wide range of services on the swisscommunity.org platform. This portal enables Swiss people living abroad to exchange news and maintain contacts all over the world.

    There are more than 650 Swiss associations and institutions abroad. Find Swiss clubs abroad.

    There are 18 Swiss schools abroad. They offer education based on the Swiss model. Learn more about Swiss schools abroad on the website of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.

    Education.suisse offers education options for young Swiss people living abroad. This organisation is the central point for the worldwide network of Swiss schools abroad. It also advises young Swiss people abroad who want to get an education or professional training in Switzerland.

    Summer camps for 8 to 14 year olds

    Swiss parents raising their children abroad may want their children to establish closer ties with Switzerland. The Foundation for Young Swiss Abroad organises camps in Switzerland for Swiss children living abroad. This allows children to spend their vacation in their home country, regardless of their financial means. At camp, the children can make new Swiss friends from all over the world.

    Opportunities for young people aged 15 to 25

    SwissCommunity gives young Swiss people living abroad the opportunity to get to know their home country. SwissCommunity organises a range of summer and winter camps in Switzerland, as well as online language courses.

    • Programmes sponsored by SwissCommunity, the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad

    • swissinfo.ch publishes news about Switzerland for the international community

    • List of Swiss schools abroad provided by educationsuisse

    • How to register with a Swiss representation abroad.

    • Pro Helvetia supports Swiss art and culture in Switzerland and around the world.

    • Swissnex is the Swiss global network aiming for closer ties in the areas of education, research and innovation.

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