Internationals in Ticino community

Moving to Ticino is exciting and challenging.

We are the largest community of newcomers and professionals in the canton, helping, understand local life, and build the future here.

6,000+ Community Members
50+ Events Hosted
5+ Years of activity
10+ Guides Published

Upcoming Events - Meet Your Community in Real Life!

<p>Meet people. Grow your network. Feel at home. </p><p>80% of <mark class="highlight">our </mark>members come to their first event alone - and never feel alone for long. </p><p>We host <strong>30+ multilingual </strong>gatherings every year across the Canton of Ticino: Social mixers • Language exchanges • Women’s circles • Entrepreneur meetups • and more.</p>

The Ticino Relocation Handbook

Clear answers for every step of your relocation. Permits, housing, healthcare, banking, jobs — our guides explain how things work in Ticino, with practical tips from people who have already been through the process.

Interactive Tools for Your Journey

Switzerland is famous for its precision - your move should be too. Compare the Cost of Living in Ticino vs. your home country, generate a step-by-step Relocation Survival Kit, or check your progress with our Integration Scorecard. These data-driven tools are free to use and updated regularly to reflect real local prices.

Real Stories from the Community

Moving to a new country is personal. Whether it’s finding a support network in Lugano, navigating Swiss culture, or simply making that first friend, our members share how this community transformed their experience from 'surviving' to 'thriving'

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from internationals moving to Ticino

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Community Testimonials

"As a local, I love these events. It’s refreshing to meet open-minded people from all over the world right here in Lugano"

— Sarah, Marketing Manager

"I was lonely when I arrived. This group gave me my first friends and helped me feel at home"

— Marco R., Software Engineer

"The guides are incredibly detailed and helpful. They saved me so much time when moving to Lugano!"

— Emma L., Teacher