Swiss Passport

Question 17 of 350 · Obligations

What obligations do residents of Switzerland have?

Welche Pflichten haben Einwohnerinnen und Einwohner der Schweiz?

Correct answer: C

  1. AThey must do continuing education.Sie müssen eine Weiterbildung machen.
  2. BThey must be a member of a church.Sie müssen Mitglied einer Kirche sein.
  3. CThey must register with the municipality.Sie müssen sich in der Gemeinde anmelden.
  4. DThey must have a telephone.Sie müssen ein Telefon haben.

Why

The municipality must know who lives there, for example for taxes, school and popular votes. That is why you must register after moving there.

Common mistakes

B: They must be a member of a church.
Freedom of religion applies. Nobody has to be a member of a church.
A: They must do continuing education.
Continuing education is voluntary.

Topic

Taxes, registration, health insurance

Anyone who lives in Switzerland has not only rights but also obligations. They apply to all residents, with or without a Swiss passport. Three important obligations are: paying taxes, registering with the municipality and having health insurance. In addition, everyone must obey the laws.

Having a say: rights and obligations · Obligations

Sources

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.