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Clear answers on cancellations, deadlines and sending post in Switzerland – each guide takes you straight to the right way to send.
Health insurance guide
Cancel Swiss health insurance 2026
Cancel Swiss health insurance: the cancellation must reach the insurer by 30 November – send by mid-November as registered mail. Deadlines for basic and supplementary cover, step-by-step guide, template and cancellation addresses. Sending from CHF 2.49.
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Notice periods in Switzerland
Notice periods in Switzerland at a glance: housing, employment, health insurance and subscriptions with usual deadlines. Overview table, as of 2026 – letter sent straight by post.
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Cost of sending a letter in Switzerland
How much does a letter cost in Switzerland? B-Post from CHF 2.49, A-Post from CHF 2.99, A-Post Plus from CHF 5.49, registered from CHF 8.99 – incl. printing, envelope and postage. Price table plus Swiss Post's postage increase on 1 Jan 2027.
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Registered mail vs A-Post Plus
Registered mail or A-Post Plus? Both are tracked, but only registered mail is handed over against signature and gives proof. A-Post Plus from CHF 5.49, registered from CHF 8.99.
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How to address a letter in Switzerland
Address a letter in Switzerland: sender top left, recipient bottom right, postcode before the town. Sample layout for window envelopes and Swiss Post's address rules.
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