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Indians in Switzerland

The Indian and South Asian community in Switzerland, in one place: upcoming community events and 78 Indian businesses and services. Everything is local — ranked by how far it is from you in the app.

About 20,000 Indian nationals live in Switzerland: 19,583 at the end of 2025. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office, STATPOP (permanent resident population by citizenship)

Guides for Indians in Switzerland

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What’s on in Switzerland

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Festivals coming up

Groups in Switzerland

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  • Expats in Switzerland

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇨🇭 Switzerland-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Switzerland.

    4 members

Indian businesses and services in Switzerland

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Questions

How many Indians live in Switzerland?

About 20,000 Indian nationals live in Switzerland: 19,583 at the end of 2025. It counts the permanent resident population; Swiss citizens of Indian origin are not in it. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office, STATPOP (permanent resident population by citizenship).

Where do Indians meet in Switzerland?

At community events — coming up: Srila Prabhupada's Disappearance Day, (Vor Ort) Mantrasingen Kirtan & Inspiration in Winikon and Geneva Leadership Forum. All of it is on this page and in the free Namaste Community app.

When is Diwali 2027 in Switzerland?

Diwali 2027 falls on Friday, 29 October 2027. Community celebrations in Switzerland are usually on the nearest weekends — each one is listed with its own date.

Where can I find Indian shops and services in Switzerland?

The Namaste Community directory lists 78 Indian businesses and services in Switzerland — grocers, restaurants, tailors, beauty, tutors and more — with reviews from members.

Everything in Switzerland, ranked by distance from you — events, groups, questions and businesses, in the app.

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