Skip to content Skip to footer
Country Profile

Switzerland

The Swiss are known for high-quality services, and that goes well beyond a rail network famous for its punctuality — the healthcare system is no exception!

Example of medical costs
in Switzerland

€150 GP consultation
+
€2,500 per day of hospitalisation
=

TOTAL
2650 €

HEALTHCARE IN SWITZERLAND

The healthcare system in Switzerland

The Swiss healthcare system is built on compulsory basic insurance, which must be taken out within three months of arriving in the country. It can be topped up with supplementary cover. Note that international civil servants and permanent missions are exempt from this requirement.

Unlike many European countries, the Swiss scheme is private and governed by the LAMal (the Health Insurance Act).

There are several funds, whose prices vary according to the insured person’s canton of residence, their sex and the level of deductible chosen.

The deductible ranges from CHF 0 to CHF 2,500.

Useful information

The Swiss are known for high-quality services, and that goes well beyond a rail network famous for its punctuality — the healthcare system is no exception!

Learn more about Switzerland

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Police 117Ambulance 144Fire department 118

EMBASSY

Schosshaldenstrasse 463006 Bern, Suisse+41 31 359 21 11Go to the embassy

VACCINATIONS

It is recommended that you update your routine vaccinations—diphtheria, tetanus, and polio—to include rubella, mumps, and, in particular, measles.

Tell us more...

As a broker, we select the best-performing insurers for health and personal protection cover abroad. We compare the leading international insurers and optimise your international protection in terms of both cover and price.

GLOBE TROTTER

You are traveling

EXPATRIATE

You are moving or working abroad

STUDENT

You are going to study

COMPANY

Expatriation or secondment of an employee

COMPANY

Employee on assignment

COMPANY

Specialrisks
WHY CHOOSE AZUREXPAT

The AZUREXPAT advantages

Pack health insurance in your luggage with AZUREXPAT! 
 Our plan comes with the best rates, simple solutions, and personalized support.

We compare the prices of more than 250 policies from over 17 insurers. We guarantee the best price for your health insurance needs in your destination country, at no extra cost to you. Our quotes are fast and 100% free!

Because moving abroad is already an ambitious life project, we go the extra mile to make health insurance simple and protect you as well as possible — whether you are single, a couple or a family, and whatever your budget!

AZUREXPAT guides you as you choose from a selection of easily adjustable health insurance benefits, and we also remain available and by your side for the whole of your time abroad.