New in Bern because of your partner’s job
Moving for your partner’s work means starting over. Here is what exists, and where to check the rules for you.
University of Bern Dual Career
Counselling, and depending on target group, coaching and job-search help. Academics only. Source: unibe.ch.
Photo: Marcel.photo, CC BY-SA 4.0
Can you work here?
Check with the Kanton Bern migration office before you plan.
Meet someone new in Bern
Find someone to explore Bern with, and maybe a new friend.
Meet someone for coffeeWelcome events for new residents
Neighbourhood walk, welcome at the Rathaus, information market and aperitif. German, French, Italian and English. Source: bern.ch/neuzuziehen.
Photo: Wladyslaw Sojka, CC BY-SA 3.0
isa Fachstelle Migration, free advice
About 30 minutes per open session. Advisers speak German, English, French, Italian, Spanish and more. Phone line Mon to Thu 10–12: 031 310 12 72. Source: isabern.ch.
International Club of Bern
Social, sporting and cultural activities. Programme is on the club’s calendar page, no dates or prices on the about page. Source: icberne.github.io.
Migrationsdienst Kanton Bern, contact
Entry, residence and work for foreign nationals. Hours are not published on the page. Source: sid.be.ch.