can i obtain a student visa (for language course) while on a visit visa?
Hello all, i'm currently in Switzerland on a visit visa, (i'm a third-country citizen) i wish to take up a french language course so the question is: 1-can i enroll and change obtain a student visa...
View ArticleEnglish County Court Judgement
Hi This is not about Switzerland but I could not see where to put it. I won aUK court case in 2007 and was awarded a sum of money. The lawyer said that his costs needed to be paid first and went about...
View ArticleWanted: Large Suitcases [Zurich]
Looking for large suitcases. Looks don't matter. If you have any that you'd like to sell for a cheap price, or simply to give away, please get in touch. We're moving at the end of the month, and need...
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Need name suggestions for my new cat
I have a new baby. He is a Ragdoll, and he was born on Valentine's day. Can you give me suggestions for a good name for him?
View ArticleConstrution loans for Americans (in Bern canton)
Have any Americans found a bank that is willing to provide a construction loan in Bern canton? We are trying to purchase a planned holiday apartment but our normal bank said we needed discuss financing...
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FOR SALE: Ikea double bed [ZH]
For sale: Ikea bed (Fjellse) and mattress (sultan florvag) for sale. 140 x 200cm. 30CHF ONO. Bought 2.5 years ago and used as a visitor bed. Good condition. Easy to disassemble for transport. Pick up...
View ArticleCar DVD-Player
Hi there We will do a long car trip with our little daughter and I'm thinking that a car dvd-player can be a good help. It will be used only a few times, so we don't need to buy a new one. Anyone with...
View Articlelooking for a generaliste
Hi, I am new here in la Broye, Fribourg and looking for a doctor to get a repeat prescription which has run out. I am having great difficulty finding a doctor who is not on holiday and not full, as in...
View ArticleDo you recommend any petrol station company?
Hi, We just bought a car and I would like to know if someone recommends a petrol stations company. Avia/Coop/Migrol/Shell.... In my home country I used to visit always the same brand so I got discounts...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy Note 3 [willing to Post]
For sale is my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 GT-N9005 in Black. Being only 6 months old it is in perfect condition with no scratches or marks whatsoever. It comes boxed with the original headphones and extra...
View ArticleNew to Wallisellen [Zurich]
Hi all I've been floating around the forums for a couple of years now as it seems whenever I google something about Switzerland the most relevant result is on englishforum.ch! I've now successfully...
View ArticleWORKOUT Buddy in Geneva
Hello I'am a female in my 30s in Geneva. Always have been pretty active, until an accident few years ago and put on a bit of weight. I have sign up to a gym in Geneva and I am looking for a workout...
View ArticleParking a rental car in wiedikon, zurich
hi, my sister is going to be staying in zurich for about 5 days and is sthinking about renting a car. are the blue bays free to park on overnight? are there any places where she can park economically?...
View ArticleFree Huts or Bivouacs
Does anyone happen to know of any bivouacs or free huts in the swiss Alps (preferably in the Bernese Oberland but acceptably anywhere else)? I mean to say like SAC huts but are un-manned and maintained...
View ArticlePhotographer for a family photo session needed
Hello. I am interested to have a photo session of my wonderful pregnant time. Somewhere in the nature, countryside or lakeside, not necessary Zürich Region. Max 1-1,5 hrs. My son and husband will...
View ArticleUPC cablecom hidden connection fee
Last January I signed up for a TV/internet package of 89 CHF per month from upc cablecom. Several months later I receive a 200 CHF (or so) bill for 6 months of ''cable connection fee'', which is about...
View ArticleCar Rental parking damage
Hello, I rented a car from Rental car company and I went to France for vacation. In france, a woman hit my car in a parking and drove away. when I returned a man told me what happened and gave me the...
View ArticleTomatoes...what do they want from me?
I have spent 5 seasons now trying to grow tomatoes. No matter how much effort I put into tilling and preparing the soil, staking them, protecting them from moisture.. suddenly a bit of black rot...
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Apple Ipad Retina Mini 16GB White WIFI (warranty) (Fribourg)
-Ipad Retina White 16GB WIFI -Lightning USB Cable -Case -Under Apple Warranty *applecare can be purchased for it* -cosmetically clean Asking 380 francs or make me an offer. Welcome to view locally in...
View ArticleInsurance for my girlfriend
Hi All, My girlfriend is moving to Switzerland and within 3 months I will have to arrange insurance for her. My question: I would like to save the 3x200 CHF and get her a travel insurance for this...
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