We have compiled a list of essential links and guides for your key steps: permits, housing, employment, insurance. Explore our verified resources to navigate with peace of mind and make your arrival in the canton of Vaud a success.
Are you planning to settle in the canton of Vaud? This section will guide you through the first steps you need to take: obtaining or renewing your residence permit, finding accommodation, taking out health insurance, registering your arrival or departure, and organizing your move. You will find useful resources to help you understand your obligations, plan your move, and facilitate your integration.
Would you like to work in the canton of Vaud? Whether you are looking for a job, pursuing training, seeking recognition of a qualification, or starting your own business, this section will guide you step by step. It provides information on work permits, workers' rights, and support mechanisms for self-employed people and recent graduates.
Settling in also means adapting to a new daily routine. This section brings together practical information related to everyday life: healthcare, transportation, waste sorting, leisure activities, cultural offerings, and learning French. It provides useful links for procedures such as opening a bank account or exchanging your driver's license.
Are you moving to the canton of Vaud with your family? This section provides information on childcare options, daycare networks, compulsory schooling, and special educational programs. It also tells you about the support available to help you organize your family life and balance work and parenting.
Are you a company recruiting in the canton of Vaud? This section will guide you through the recruitment process: advertising job vacancies at universities, participating in job fairs, or hiring foreign or refugee staff. Here you will find the procedures to follow, the criteria to meet, and the support services available.
