Global Forums > New Members Introductions > AVS/AHV card
Only members can see names and photos
AVS/AHV card
Sep 24, 2008 @ 12:15
I have been told to apply for an AVS card which according to the source is something all people working in Switzerland have. However, my hubby (who is already working) doesn't have one so now we wonder if one of you glocals could explain 1) what exactly is this card? and 2) is it compulsory to have one?
The text you are quoting:
I have been told to apply for an AVS card which according to the source is something all people working in Switzerland have. However, my hubby (who is already working) doesn't have one so now we wonder if one of you glocals could explain 1) what exactly is this card? and 2) is it compulsory to have one?
RonineSep 24, 2008 @ 12:15
RonineSep 24, 2008 @ 12:15
Your Reply:
Only members can see names and photos
Re: AVS/AHV card
Post 1
Sep 24, 2008 @ 13:00
Hi there
It is what would normally be termed a social security card. It reflects your registration in the Swiss social system and is mandatory if you are employed by a company in Switzerland.
You might be exempted either under a country-specific bilateral agreement or under the EU bilateral agreements, if you are assigned here from abroad without a transfer of employment. In this case you can temporarily remain in your home-country social system and perhaps this is how your husband is treated.
The text you are quoting:
Hi there
It is what would normally be termed a social security card. It reflects your registration in the Swiss social system and is mandatory if you are employed by a company in Switzerland.
You might be exempted either under a country-specific bilateral agreement or under the EU bilateral agreements, if you are assigned here from abroad without a transfer of employment. In this case you can temporarily remain in your home-country social system and perhaps this is how your husband is treated.
wilycoyote, Sep 24, 2008 @ 13:00
Your Reply:
Only members can see names and photos
Re: AVS/AHV card
Post 2
Sep 24, 2008 @ 17:23
(Sorry for posting in the wrong forum category)
Thanks Wilycoyote.
Does it prove that health insurance has been paid or is some sort of additional insurance (e.g. unemployment)?
The text you are quoting:
(Sorry for posting in the wrong forum category)
Thanks Wilycoyote.
Does it prove that health insurance has been paid or is some sort of additional insurance (e.g. unemployment)?
Ronine, Sep 24, 2008 @ 17:23
Your Reply:
Only members can see names and photos
Re: AVS/AHV card
Post 3
Sep 25, 2008 @ 11:40
[quote](Sorry for posting in the wrong forum category)
Thanks Wilycoyote.
Does it prove that health insurance has been paid or is some sort of additional insurance (e.g. unemployment)?[/quote]
Well the card itself only proves that you have been registered (by your employer). The mandatory deductions from salary are state pension (5.05%), plus accident and unemployment insurance.
Health insurance is, with a few exceptions, also mandatory but is your responibility to sort out. See www.comparis.ch for quotes
Thanks Wilycoyote.
Does it prove that health insurance has been paid or is some sort of additional insurance (e.g. unemployment)?[/quote]
Well the card itself only proves that you have been registered (by your employer). The mandatory deductions from salary are state pension (5.05%), plus accident and unemployment insurance.
Health insurance is, with a few exceptions, also mandatory but is your responibility to sort out. See www.comparis.ch for quotes
The text you are quoting:
[quote](Sorry for posting in the wrong forum category)
Thanks Wilycoyote.
Does it prove that health insurance has been paid or is some sort of additional insurance (e.g. unemployment)?[/quote]
Well the card itself only proves that you have been registered (by your employer). The mandatory deductions from salary are state pension (5.05%), plus accident and unemployment insurance.
Health insurance is, with a few exceptions, also mandatory but is your responibility to sort out. See www.comparis.ch for quotes
wilycoyote, Sep 25, 2008 @ 11:40
Thanks Wilycoyote.
Does it prove that health insurance has been paid or is some sort of additional insurance (e.g. unemployment)?[/quote]
Well the card itself only proves that you have been registered (by your employer). The mandatory deductions from salary are state pension (5.05%), plus accident and unemployment insurance.
Health insurance is, with a few exceptions, also mandatory but is your responibility to sort out. See www.comparis.ch for quotes
wilycoyote, Sep 25, 2008 @ 11:40
Your Reply:
Only members can see names and photos
Re: AVS/AHV card
Post 4
Jan 17, 2013 @ 21:16
I know it's the long time topics. but I wonder how I can get the AHV Card. I officially house wife here ( got married suisse guy). and I'd like to have one. Could you tell me how I can apply for that? Thanks in advance.
The text you are quoting:
I know it's the long time topics. but I wonder how I can get the AHV Card. I officially house wife here ( got married suisse guy). and I'd like to have one. Could you tell me how I can apply for that? Thanks in advance.
Haruna G, Jan 17, 2013 @ 21:16
Your Reply:
Only members can see names and photos
Re: AVS/AHV card
Post 5
Jan 18, 2013 @ 00:19
See http://www.ahv-iv.info/ahv/00122/00166/index.html?lang=fr
The text you are quoting:
Your Reply:
