Specific situation
Who will help me in the first few weeks
New in Basel and have many questions at once? You don't have to solve everything at the same time. This page helps with ordering and gives the first address.
View next stepsSchool, money, housing, language: a lot comes together in the first few weeks. The most important things are the school place and the money to live on.
You can do that now
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Arrange the priorities: first school place and money to live on, then everything else.
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Use the canton's official initial information for newcomers.
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Get advice in your language, for example from GGG Migration.
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Get to know the OpenDesk offers. They accompany families free of charge.
Important details
How to avoid common mistakes
- Ask. Nobody expects you to already know the system
- Check local advice with an official body
When advice makes sense
If you have several problems at the same time, a social counseling center can help you get an overview.
Sources and topicalityOpen binding information
Open Knowledge explains the next step. When it comes to deadlines, amounts and decisions, the linked current information from the responsible body always applies.
The responsible body will examine and decide on your personal case.