Miko PS - Geneva & Switzerland

By popular demand, in this podcast, I talk about the Swiss people. In general, what are Swiss people like? How is it to live amongst them? If you're planning to move here, it's one of the things you probably want to know, after all, these will be the people you will be spending your time amongst 😉

*All my podcasts are adapted from my videos and are related to my YouTube channel, you can subscribe and watch the videos here: bit.ly/Miko_PS

In this podcast, I show Geneva after the COVID lockdown. Since the number of new Coronavirus cases in Switzerland has drastically improved in the last weeks, most of the restrictions have been lifted. The city looks like its getting back to normal. But isn't this all too rapid?

*All my podcasts are adapted from my videos and are related to my YouTube channel, you can subscribe and watch the videos here: bit.ly/Miko_PS

I test drive the best selling car in Switzerland (March 2019) and talk about the costs of owning a car in Switzerland. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to comment. Useful links below:

1. Buying:
- https://www.autoscout24.ch
- Facebook Marketplace

2. License Plates (tax for emission) - You can read more here:
- https://www.ge.ch/impot-vehicules
- https://www.ch.ch/en/vehicle-testing/
- https://www.ch.ch/en/registering-vehicle/

3. Insurance - Cou can compare prices here: https://en.comparis.ch/versicherung
4. Parking in Geneva - more info here: https://www.geneve-parking.ch/fr
7. Swiss technical test: https://www.ge.ch/controlevisite-technique
On importing vehicles from abroad: https://www.ge.ch/document/conducteurs-vehicules-importation-vehicules-provenance-etranger

*All my podcasts are adapted from my videos and are related to my YouTube channel, you can subscribe and watch the videos here: bit.ly/Miko_PS

Night walk in Geneva - A COVID souvenir. I made this video of a night in Geneva as a reminder of what the COVID world looked like.
It has now become a norm for all of us. But hopefully, one day and sooner rather than later, it will be a memory and proof of how resilient and flexible humankind can be.

*All my podcasts are adapted from my videos and are related to my YouTube channel, you can subscribe and watch the videos here: bit.ly/Miko_PS

Listen before emigrating - the truth about becoming an expat.
In this podcast, I share my thoughts on the last 10 years of my life which I have spent as a migrant around Europe.
I talk about immigrant experiences, everything that is great but also difficult about leaving your home country. The whole truth, the good, the bad and the ugly.
Since 2011, I have lived in the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Switzerland. Every move was a new adventure but also brought new challenges. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to comment! Hope you enjoy!

*All my podcasts are adapted from my videos and are related to my YouTube channel, you can subscribe and watch the videos here: bit.ly/Miko_PS

In this podcast, I show Geneva after the COVID lockdown. Since the number of new Coronavirus cases in Switzerland has drastically improved in the last weeks, most of the restrictions have been lifted. The city looks like its getting back to normal. But isn't this all too rapid?In this video, I talk about the procedure of getting a dog from EU and bringing the puppy to Switzerland. I cover the process and all the necessary steps in order. We've just gone through the process, often found ourselves confused. So hopefully, this video will be useful for those getting a dog and will cover all your doubts. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask in the comments section!

Overview of the process:

1:06 When can you bring a dog
1:58 Customs
2:24 Civil liability insurance for the dog
2:48 Municipal Police
3:13 Vet
3:40 Municipal Police (again...)

Good luck and success!

Learn more here: https://www.blv.admin.ch/blv/en/home/tiere/reisen-mit-heimtieren/hunde-katzen-und-frettchen.html#:~:text=Leaving%20Switzerland,wish%20to%20return%20to%20Switzerland.

*All my podcasts are adapted from my videos and are related to my YouTube channel, you can subscribe and watch the videos here: bit.ly/Miko_PS

In this podcast, I show you what I spend in a day to give you an idea of prices in Geneva Switzerland and the cost of living.

If you are interested, here is a video I made on the Cost of living in Geneva for an average month: https://youtu.be/fVByjUcO-dI

and here, on the Cost of moving to Geneva, cost of the first months in Geneva: https://youtu.be/9K6VeAX-h_0

I hope you enjoy it, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Please keep in mind that the calculation made in this video is very subjective and will differ greatly depending on one's preferences. There are no ads in this video, no product, service or brand is being advertised.

*All my podcasts are adapted from my videos and are related to my YouTube channel, you can subscribe and watch the videos here: bit.ly/Miko_PS

This podcast is a quick guide through the rules for visiting and immigrating to Switzerland. You will learn more about visas and permits for studying in Switzerland, working in Switzerland as an EU/EFTA and non-EU/EFTA citizen, and retiring in Switzerland. Timecodes and a repository of useful links below. Comment if you have questions, we will try to answer them together! 😊😉

Useful links:

Intro video by the service of the Confederation, cantons, and commune:
1. https://youtu.be/oyhoxADsEAc

Entering Switzerland & Residence:
1. https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen.html

Do I require a visa:
1. https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/einreise/merkblatt_einreise.html
2. https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/publiservice/weisungen-kreisschreiben/visa/liste1_staatsangehoerigkeit.html

Entry & residence:
1. https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen.html (Entry & residence)
2. https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/aufenthalt.html (Residence)
3. https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/fza_schweiz-eu-efta/eu-efta_buerger_schweiz.html (EU/EFTA Citizens: Living and Working in Switzerland)
4. https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/arbeit/nicht-eu_efta-angehoerige.html (Non-EU/EFTA nationals)
5. https://www.ch.ch/en/family-reunification/ (Family reunification)
6. https://www.expatica.com/ch/moving/visas/switzerland-visa-and-immigration-107631/

Studying in Switzerland:
1. https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/china/en/home/visa/residency/studying.html (Studying in Switzerland)
2. https://studyinginswitzerland.com/student-visa-switzerland/ (Studying in Switzerland)

Retirement in Switzerland:
1. https://www.expatica.com/ch/moving/visas/switzerland-visa-and-immigration-107631/
2. https://www.expatica.com/ch/finance/retirement/a-guide-to-retiring-in-switzerland-100004/

Additional links with clarifications:
2. https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/work-permits/29191706 (work permits)
3. https://www.expatica.com/ch/moving/visas/switzerland-work-visa-102462/#:~:text=If%20you%20want%20to%20work,visa%20in%20your%20home%20country. (Work visas and permits in Switzerland)

I have spent roughly 115 nights in a dozen different hotels in Geneva.
In this video, I give my subjective review of budget and rather cheap (for Geneva standards - prices up to 1000$ for a 4-5 night stay) hotels in Geneva. If you have questions, add them in the comments!

In this video review I cover the following hotels:
1:49 Hôtel Diplomate
4:57 Hôtel International & Terminus Genève
6:08 Hôtel Strasbourg fassbindhotels
7:15 ibis Genève Centre Nations
8:55 bonus, couple of words about ibis Styles Genève Gare, Ibis Style, The Ambassador
9:52 Hotel Cristal Design (fassbindhotels)
11:35 Novotel Genève Centre

All opinions in this video are my subjective views and experiences after staying in the mentioned hotels. This video is not an advertisement for either of the mentioned hotels.

Let me know what you think and what more you would like to know! Comment if you have questions!

*All my podcasts are adapted from my videos and are related to my YouTube channel, you can subscribe and watch the videos here: bit.ly/Miko_PS

Trick to renting cars for cheaper in Geneva. Hope you find it useful. Please use at your own risk ;-)

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