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Attention!

Fraudulent emails are currently circulating in the name of OASI.

Updated on 29 Sept 2026

These messages state that your OASI insurance certificate has expired and invite you to renew it online. This is a phishing attempt aimed at obtaining your personal and sensitive data.

Published on 27 March 2025

Students

Students who take up residence abroad to study may, under certain conditions, continue to pay compulsory or voluntary OASI/DI contributions.

What are the conditions for affiliation?

  • being aged between 18 and 30 years old
  • being a Swiss, EU or EFTA national
  • having resided in Switzerland or been insured with the OASI/DI scheme for at least 5 consecutive and uninterrupted years immediately prior to the start of the training abroad

The conditions and contribution rates vary depending on the country in which you are studying:

Students who reside abroad and keep their domicile in Switzerland remain insured with the cantonal compensation office

How do I join?

  • Notify your departure at the commune of your place of residence in Switzerland in order to obtain a certificate of departure

  • Register with the Swiss consular representation in your country of residence via the: Online counter for Swiss nationals residing abroad

  • Send us the membership application form by e-mail or by post with a copy of the certificate of departure

How do I give power of attorney to a third party?

You can give power of attorney to a third party to act on your behalf with our office by returning the power of attorney form to us by e-mail or by post.

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