Community · Basel, Switzerland

Indians in Basel

The Indian and South Asian community in Basel. Be one of the first — events, groups and businesses appear here as members post them.

About 20,000 Indian nationals live in Switzerland: 19,583 at the end of 2025. That is a national figure, not one for Basel alone. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office, STATPOP (permanent resident population by citizenship)

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Jobs in Switzerland for Indians (2026): B and L permits, the 8,500 quota, the priority rule, pay and the honest odds
How Indians get hired in Switzerland in 2026: B and L permits, the 8,500 third-country quota, the priority rule, customary pay, TEPA, VFS and scams.

Festivals in Basel

Diwali in Basel 2026
Sunday, 8 November 2026

Questions

How many Indians live in Basel?

About 20,000 Indian nationals live in Switzerland: 19,583 at the end of 2025. That is a national figure, not one for Basel alone. 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).

When is Diwali 2026 in Basel?

Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Community celebrations in Basel are usually on the nearest weekends — each one is listed with its own date.

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