US citizen sabbatical in Fribourg [D-visa and other questions] - Page 2

3Wishes · #21 02.07.2015, 13:52

	Quote:	hemmie
	I've seen conflicting information about whether we need to obtain the criminal records (for residence permit) before our arrival in Switzerland or wait until we get there and contact the U.S. Embassy. I have searched in the archives, but still don't know the correct & current answer. Thanks in advance.

Just my 2 Rappen but I'd wait until you get here and try to save the hassle/expense. It's not mentioned in any of the info you've quoted from the university. I didn't need it, although I came in on family reunification.

sva · #22 03.07.2015, 10:52

	Quote:	kiwigeek
	... But above all else, Fribourg is (at least IMHO) a lovely place! In the time I have been here I have found it to be friendly and relaxed, with all sorts of stuff for kids to do that we loved growing up but have become tricky in bigger cities (exploring in the woods, BBQs on the riverside etc). It will be worth the bother of the paperwork, you have my word

Mine too! Fribourg is a lovely place place. You will not regret having jumped through the hoops.