Hallo Bern · Information for a good start at the new place of residence

Canton of Bern

Political System

Good to Know

Opening Hours / Holidays

Residence Permit

Personal Liability Insurance

Alcohol / Tobacco / Drugs

Living together in Switzerland

Language and Integration

Integration Programmes

Learning German or French

Partnership and Children

Parents' Rights and Duties

Family Reunification

School and Education

Education System

Compulsory Education

Vocational Education and Training / Middle School

Universities / Universities of Applied Sciences

Recognition of Qualifications

Work

Access to the Job Market

Rights and Duties

Recognition of Qualifications

Health

Health Care System

Health and Accident Insurance

Pregnancy / Childbirth

Social Security

Social Insurance System

Old-age Insurance

Health and Accident Insurance

Motherhood and Family

Social Assistance

Housing

Finding an Apartment / House

Renting an Apartment

TV / Internet / Telephone

Money and Taxes

Accounts / Transactions

Living with Little Money

Mobility

Bicycle / On Foot

Car / Motorcycle

Driver's License

Emergencies and Counselling Services

Emergency Numbers

Counselling Services

Domestic violence

Help is available here

What is domestic violence?

Advice and protection for victims

Help for violent people

Sexual violence

Right of residence

Forced marriage and female cutting (circumcision)

The elderly and care