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Are you wondering what to pack for your stay in Switzerland? With our extensive study abroad packing list to Switzerland, you can be sure you won’t forget a thing. Since you need to spend months or years in a new country, it is important to plan wisely. We have made a list of all the essentials you would need to carry to Switzerland. 

Checklist Before Going to Study in Switzerland

Checklist Before going to Study in Switzerland: Documents

The most important thing to include in the packing list for going to Study in Switzerland is to pack all essential documents. Also, have photocopies of these documents too. As you will have to go through many formalities once you reach Switzerland, so you will need these documents. This includes:

  • Passport
  • Student visa
  • Travel itinerary 
  • Plane and train tickets
  • Boarding passes
  • Student card (ISIC)
  • Copy of your travel health insurance
  • Doctor’s note for prescription medicine

Checklist Before going to Study abroad in Switzerland: Clothes

For clothing, bring such pieces that you can mix and match to create different looks to never be bored even with limited clothes. Bring clothes that won’t crease easily so you don’t have to spend too much time ironing your clothes. Pack a balanced mix of prints and patterns and solid neutral colours that would work in casual, dressy, and formal settings. Here is the list of clothes you need to carry to study abroad in Switzerland:

  • Underwear 
  • Socks 
  • shirts 
  • Sweaters, hoodies or sweatshirts 
  • Jeans
  • Shorts or skirts
  • Belts
  • Jackets or coats
  • Shoes
  • Sports clothes
  • Flip-flops or rubber sandals 
  • Gloves or mittens
  • Hat
  • Scarf
  • Face masks

Packing list Before going to Study in Switzerland: Electronics 

Electronic devices like mobile phones and laptops also count as essential these days. You can keep notes saved on your laptop. You can contact your family in your home country through mobile. Thus some electronic devices are important to carry to Switzerland. Following is the list of essential electronic items that should be included in the packing list for International students going abroad to Switzerland:

  • Smartphone with charger
  • Laptop with charger
  • Camera with case and charger
  • Flash drives, USB sticks, memory cards

Packing list Before going to Study abroad in Switzerland: Medicine

You should carry your medicine, especially if you need to take them on prescription. Not all medicines are available everywhere so it’s best to bring prescribed medicine along with prescriptions and any other support documentation. Here is the list of medicines you should carry to Switzerland

  1. Prescription drugs
  2. Over-the-counter medicine
  3. Allergy medicine
  4. Motion sickness pills
  5. Birth control
  6. Vitamins or supplements that may not be available in Switzerland
  7. Contact lenses including extra pairs

Packing list for Studying in Switzerland: Toiletries

When you think of packing toiletries, pack only your essentials for a few days. Anything beyond that you are can buy in Switzerland. That way you will save space in your luggage. Just pack extremely essential items and products you won’t find in Switzerland. Here is the list of items you can put in your luggage bag for Switzerland:

  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Shower gel, soap
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Deodorant and perfumes
  • Shaver, razors, shaving cream
  • Contact lenses and contact lense liquid
  • Nail clippers
  • Comb or hairbrush
  • Makeup
  • Contraceptives
  • Tampons or pads (a month’s worth)
  • Some tissues and toilet paper
  • Prescription medicine
  • Bandages
  • Anti-allergy medicine
  • Hand sanitiser

Other items for studying abroad in Switzerland:

  • Backpack
  • Purse and/or wallet
  • Sunglasses
  • Essential jewellery but nothing too valuable!
  • Sleeping bag, 
  • A journal to take notes

Things you should rather buy in Switzerland:

Don’t bring everything! There are a few things that would take up a lot of space in your luggage, but would be relatively cheap to buy after you have arrived in Switzerland. If you have gone through our packing list and still have space, you can pack them; otherwise, buy them in Switzerland:

  • Linens, bed sheets, blanket, pillow
  • Towels and facecloths
  • Laundry bag
  • Toiletries you did not pack
  • Essential course textbooks
  • Office supply - paper, pens, folders
  • Seasonal clothing and shoes
  • Blowdryer
  • Umbrella

We hope our extensive list of packing items for Switzerland was helpful. Do not worry too much about what to bring and don’t overpack as most things that you might miss or forget can be bought in Switzerland. 

All the best..!! Happy journey.!!

 

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