Miko PS - Geneva & Switzerland

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This channel is your guide to Geneva and Switzerland! Moving to Switzerland is a big and exciting step, I know cause I did it! In this podcast you’ll find useful information about moving to Geneva, living and working in Switzerland. All my podcasts are related to my YouTube channel, you can subscribe and watch the videos here: bit.ly/Miko_PS Tune in to the podcast where I share tips and experiences which will be useful for both those planning to move to Switzerland, people already living here or those simply visiting Swizerland as a tourist. I have spent a third of my life as an expat around Europe. Currently, I live in Switzerland. I absolutely love it here and have a story or two to tell about this place. Some might even be interesting 😜 You’ll find some of the stories here. On relocating, living as an expat in Switzerland and Italy. On studying in the Netherlands and landing my dream career in the financial industry. Occasionally a story or two about going back home to Poland.

  1. 01/08/2021

    What are Swiss people like?

    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 😉

    8 min

  2. 10/10/2020

    Geneva after COVID - isn't this weird?!

    *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?

    3 min

  3. 10/10/2020

    Cost of owning a car in Switzerland - Can you guess Swiss' best selling car?

    *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

    12 min

  4. 10/10/2020

    Night walk in Geneva - A COVID souvenir

    *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.

    4 min

  5. 10/10/2020

    Watch before emigrating - truth about becoming an expat

    *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!

    8 min

  6. 10/10/2020

    Getting a dog in Switzerland - bringing a puppy to Switzerland from abroad (EU)

    *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.

    5 min

  7. 10/10/2020

    What I spend in Geneva in a day - how expensive is it? Prices in Geneva

    *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.

    9 min

  8. 10/10/2020

    Swiss Immigration Rules (work or study) - Quick guide

    *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) 4. https://www.learn-swiss-german.ch/blog/type-permit-need-stay-switzerland/ (types of permits) 5. https://visaguide.world/europe/switzerland-visa/long-stay/work/

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This channel is your guide to Geneva and Switzerland! Moving to Switzerland is a big and exciting step, I know cause I did it! In this podcast you’ll find useful information about moving to Geneva, living and working in Switzerland. All my podcasts are related to my YouTube channel, you can subscribe and watch the videos here: bit.ly/Miko_PS Tune in to the podcast where I share tips and experiences which will be useful for both those planning to move to Switzerland, people already living here or those simply visiting Swizerland as a tourist. I have spent a third of my life as an expat around Europe. Currently, I live in Switzerland. I absolutely love it here and have a story or two to tell about this place. Some might even be interesting 😜 You’ll find some of the stories here. On relocating, living as an expat in Switzerland and Italy. On studying in the Netherlands and landing my dream career in the financial industry. Occasionally a story or two about going back home to Poland.

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