Moving to Switzerland from Central African Republic

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Central African Republic to Switzerland — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Central African Republic to Switzerland.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Central African Republic to Switzerland, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
2 ↓ 60% vs 2022

people moved from Central African Republic to Switzerland · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Switzerland?

Top countries of origin for Switzerland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Central African Republic and Switzerland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CF
25.9
CH
2.4

Switzerland performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CF
$137
CH
$10,602
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.2
CH
44.4

Central African Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Switzerland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CF
98.0
CH
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
CH
3.7t

Central African Republic generally does better on environment, though Switzerland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CF
0.0
CH
47.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
CH
6.5%

Central African Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Switzerland leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CF
6.3%
CH
4.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$1,000
CH
$82,900

Switzerland performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CF
55.5 yrs
CH
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
83.0
CH
3.6

Switzerland performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Central African Republic and Switzerland. To live, work, or study long-term in Switzerland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Switzerland's immigration authority.

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Switzerland

Visa Required
Central African Republic passport holders need a visa to enter Switzerland.
Switzerland passport

Switzerland passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
Switzerland passport holders need a visa to enter Central African Republic.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Switzerland?

With 47.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Switzerland can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Central African Republic and Switzerland.

Is Switzerland safe for expats?

Switzerland performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Switzerland compared to Central African Republic?

Central African Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Switzerland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Switzerland, compared to 0.2 in Central African Republic. Switzerland scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in Switzerland?

The official languages in Switzerland are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German. In Central African Republic, the official languages are French and Sango.

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At a Glance

CF CH
Population 5,454,533 8,508,698
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages French, Sango French, Italian, Romansh, Swiss German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +236 +41
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112