This topic is now covered in our full, regularly updated guide: Digital Nomad Guide to Switzerland: The Practical Overview, including the lump-sum taxation residency route covered here.
I’m Laura, a travel writer based in Zürich, and Switzerland is the place I know better than anywhere else. I moved here 9 years ago and haven’t stopped exploring it since.
Over the past 9 years I’ve made 40+ trips across every Swiss canton — from the Italian-speaking south of Ticino to the remote valleys of Graubünden to the lake towns of Romandy. I speak German, French and English fluently, which means I can read the local newspapers, argue with train conductors, and actually understand what the mountain guide is telling you when the weather turns.
Switzerland is a deceptively complex destination: four languages, 26 cantons, wildly different regional cultures, and a transport network so intricate it takes years to properly understand. I write to demystify all of it — whether you’re planning your first visit to Zermatt, deciding between Zürich and Geneva for a city break, or figuring out how to live here as a digital nomad or remote worker.
I also cover Central Europe for travellers who want to venture beyond the obvious — particularly the Czech Republic, Austria and the Alpine arc connecting Switzerland to its neighbours.
All About Swiss is my home base, where I publish in-depth guides to Swiss travel, life and culture. If it involves Switzerland, I’ve probably written about it, or I’m about to.
Hi Laura, thanks for this comprehensive guide! It’s really helpful to understand the different pathways for remote workers in Switzerland, especially since there isn’t a dedicated visa.
Your section on health insurance requirements got me thinking about practical health management while living there. I’m currently researching how to handle common travel-related health issues, like digestive problems, which seem to be a frequent concern for nomads.
I came across a detailed guide on maintaining health while traveling that breaks down preparing a travel medical kit and daily wellness rituals. Sorry for dropping a link here, but it really helps illustrate what I’m referring to: https://pillintrip.com/ru/article/how-to-stay-healthy-while-traveling-essential-guide-for-digital-nomads
Based on your knowledge and experience in Switzerland, would you have any specific recommendations for finding reliable English-speaking doctors or clinics, particularly in cities like Zurich or Geneva, that are accustomed to working with foreign remote workers? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks again for the valuable information.