Which insurance is compulsory in Switzerland?
Welche Versicherung ist in der Schweiz obligatorisch?
Correct answer: B
- A Liability insuranceHaftpflichtversicherung
- B Health insuranceKrankenversicherung
- C Work insuranceArbeitsversicherung
- D Asset insuranceVermögensversicherung
Why
Health insurance is compulsory for all residents.
Common mistakes
- A: Liability insurance
- Private liability insurance is sensible, but not a general obligation. It is compulsory for cars, for example.
Topic
In Switzerland, every person who lives here must have health insurance. This applies to children, adults and older people, whatever their nationality. After moving here, you have three months to get insured. A baby must also be insured at the latest three months after birth. The baby is then insured retroactively from birth.
Living in Switzerland
Insurance and health
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 157 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.