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military service for naturalized foreigners
Aug 27, 2007 @ 16:46
Does anyone know if naturalized foreigners have to do military service? I've heard conflicting opinions. If you could please direct me to an official source of information I would appreciate it.
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Does anyone know if naturalized foreigners have to do military service? I've heard conflicting opinions. If you could please direct me to an official source of information I would appreciate it.
msavageAug 27, 2007 @ 16:46
msavageAug 27, 2007 @ 16:46
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Aug 27, 2007 @ 17:55
straight into the barbers shop for a cru cut and earring implant, and then off to the military fitters for a personalised penknife, automatic weapon and then off to Valais for a weeks base jumping, canoeing and general loafing about....
you'll love it...
you'll love it...
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straight into the barbers shop for a cru cut and earring implant, and then off to the military fitters for a personalised penknife, automatic weapon and then off to Valais for a weeks base jumping, canoeing and general loafing about....
you'll love it...
Charlie, Aug 27, 2007 @ 17:55
you'll love it...
Charlie, Aug 27, 2007 @ 17:55
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Aug 27, 2007 @ 18:24
...that it depends where you were living when you turned 18. I was living here, and had to do it. If you already did any service in your homeland, you should be freed from this obligation, but will probably have to pay the tax (2% of your income)
Age matters: army stops at 32 right now (no need to pay the tax if older). If you're already naturalized, they should have given you the necessary instructions. If not, you'll get them after the ceremony.
If you ever have to do it, you should know that your employer cannot refuse (he/she will be paid back by the Confederation). You're employer cannot argue that you have to do service to fire you and you will be paid during the time of your service. You're covered by the law.
You should find all the info you need on:
http://www.vbs.admin.ch/internet/vbs/fr/home.html
(They have the site in english, language options are on the right)
Good luck with your naturalization process if you're in it...
Syd.
Age matters: army stops at 32 right now (no need to pay the tax if older). If you're already naturalized, they should have given you the necessary instructions. If not, you'll get them after the ceremony.
If you ever have to do it, you should know that your employer cannot refuse (he/she will be paid back by the Confederation). You're employer cannot argue that you have to do service to fire you and you will be paid during the time of your service. You're covered by the law.
You should find all the info you need on:
http://www.vbs.admin.ch/internet/vbs/fr/home.html
(They have the site in english, language options are on the right)
Good luck with your naturalization process if you're in it...
Syd.
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...that it depends where you were living when you turned 18. I was living here, and had to do it. If you already did any service in your homeland, you should be freed from this obligation, but will probably have to pay the tax (2% of your income)
Age matters: army stops at 32 right now (no need to pay the tax if older). If you're already naturalized, they should have given you the necessary instructions. If not, you'll get them after the ceremony.
If you ever have to do it, you should know that your employer cannot refuse (he/she will be paid back by the Confederation). You're employer cannot argue that you have to do service to fire you and you will be paid during the time of your service. You're covered by the law.
You should find all the info you need on:
http://www.vbs.admin.ch/internet/vbs/fr/home.html
(They have the site in english, language options are on the right)
Good luck with your naturalization process if you're in it...
Syd.
Syd_Brown, Aug 27, 2007 @ 18:24
Age matters: army stops at 32 right now (no need to pay the tax if older). If you're already naturalized, they should have given you the necessary instructions. If not, you'll get them after the ceremony.
If you ever have to do it, you should know that your employer cannot refuse (he/she will be paid back by the Confederation). You're employer cannot argue that you have to do service to fire you and you will be paid during the time of your service. You're covered by the law.
You should find all the info you need on:
http://www.vbs.admin.ch/internet/vbs/fr/home.html
(They have the site in english, language options are on the right)
Good luck with your naturalization process if you're in it...
Syd.
Syd_Brown, Aug 27, 2007 @ 18:24
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Aug 27, 2007 @ 19:17
... until a specific age (35 or something, check with the Mil Department) in order to comply with Federal regulation and all that; that is if you want to keep your Swiss passport...
You can be exempted if you have served regularly in another country's national army
- provided you can prove it
- provided there is an exemption agreement between Switzerland and that other country
But altogether it's lots of fun :)) you get to visit places you had no idea existed, you get to climb mountains at night under the rain just to see the sunrise and finally you get to wear a sexy camo pyjama & eat and drink with other smelly buddies and actually enjoy it.. You'll see, after 4 weeks in the mountains even a cow seems to have some sex-appeal lol
Seriousely you should check this with the Military Dept but if you haven't served in the US (ur profile says USA) I'm afraid you might have to share some national fun
Good luck!
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... until a specific age (35 or something, check with the Mil Department) in order to comply with Federal regulation and all that; that is if you want to keep your Swiss passport...
You can be exempted if you have served regularly in another country's national army
- provided you can prove it
- provided there is an exemption agreement between Switzerland and that other country
But altogether it's lots of fun :)) you get to visit places you had no idea existed, you get to climb mountains at night under the rain just to see the sunrise and finally you get to wear a sexy camo pyjama & eat and drink with other smelly buddies and actually enjoy it.. You'll see, after 4 weeks in the mountains even a cow seems to have some sex-appeal lol
Seriousely you should check this with the Military Dept but if you haven't served in the US (ur profile says USA) I'm afraid you might have to share some national fun
Good luck!
swisskiss, Aug 27, 2007 @ 19:17
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