Hello
I have entered an employment position with a company in Neuchatel for November 1st and will move to the canton accordingly.
Thank you for the many inputs on this forum. I know some of my questions may have been answered previously.
But with different information from different sites, I was hoping someone in a similar situation would please provide some practical experience in applying for a permit B and getting a rental apartment in the Neuchatel canton (Boudry, Colombier).
- My employment will be >12 mos and I'm an EU citizen (Denmark). I have my employment contract signed by both parties. I believe that means a Permit B as the correct option. Do I apply from the Swiss embassy here or show up at the cantonal office to apply for a permit B?
- Will the permit B be issued right away or is there a waiting period to receive it?
- With regards to getting an apartment, did you AirBnB for a while and look for one, or did you arrange one before entering? Were any rental agencies particularly helpful for expats?
- I have seen some mentions of a debt certificate ("extrait du registre des poursuites") to get an apartment - how did you collect this or would the contract be similar?
Best regards!