The BRA was founded in 1946 by Kenneth Liddell OBE, who at that time pursued his self-imposed task of developing the welfare of British Residents and was instrumental in improving facilities for the British Community vis-à-vis the Swiss and U.K. authorities. Our patron is His Excellency The British Ambassador to Switzerland.
The aims of the Association are to provide information, advice and assistance to its members, to support their interests and to co-operate in every possible way with the people of Switzerland in promoting friendship and enjoying Swiss hospitality.
We achieve these aims through luncheons or dinners, sometimes with well known and influential speakers, cocktail parties, cultural events and ski week-ends. In the Members’ Section of our website, members will be able to access photographs from past events, historical, legal and financial articles, together with copies of the Handbook.
The BRA has also negotiated a number of discounts from both International and local Companies offering our members a better price and service.
We invite British Citizens who are, have been, or intend to become residents of Switzerland to join our growing membership. At the discretion of the Council, we are also pleased to offer associate membership to non-British spouses of British citizens or those who have close connections to the United Kingdom. When you join us, you will receive a comprehensive newcomers handbook free of charge to help you cope with everyday matters and all aspects of living in Switzerland. You’ll also receive a quarterly bulletin that includes details of future and past events as well as information from our close contacts at the British Embassy and Consulate General on health, insurance, pension, travel, security and passport arrangements.
Please click on the links at the bottom of this page if you would like further information. In particular, the “Embassy” page will inform you about changes to the passport procedure.
Chairman David Pilsworth
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