Travellers or students
You must still take out insurance in Switzerland if you go abroad for a period of time but do not transfer your residence there. This applies even if you officially leave the municipality.
FAQ
You remain subject to compulsory insurance in Switzerland, regardless of whether you officially leave.
You remain subject to compulsory insurance in Switzerland, regardless of whether you officially leave.
Students and interns from outside Switzerland
Are you studying or doing a placement in Switzerland? Find answers to your questions here.
FAQ
As a citizen of an EU/EFTA state or the United Kingdom (UK), you are not required to take out insurance in Switzerland if you remain a member of the social security system of your country of residence.
Exception: If you are gainfully employed in Switzerland, you must take out insurance in Switzerland (place-of-work principle).
Treatments in Switzerland: You can receive treatment in Switzerland on presentation of your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
If you have private insurance in your country of residence equivalent to Swiss health insurance coverage you can apply for an exemption from compulsory insurance. You can find all the details here.
Students who take out insurance in SwitzerlandIf
If you do not have such insurance in your home country, you are required to take out insurance in Switzerland.
Do you have any questions?
Give us a call or send us an email. Your EGK customer advisors will be happy to help you.
Official information:
Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH):
