🇨🇠Buy Property in Sion, Switzerland
5 properties from $550K to $1849K
Median Price
$650K
Avg Size
125 m²
Most Common
apartment
Listings
5
About Sion
The capital of Valais canton, a French-speaking town of 35,000 nestled between two medieval hilltop castles with dozens of ski resorts within 90 minutes. Cost of living is low by Swiss standards but still high globally — expect to pay significantly more than anywhere in the US outside Manhattan. Shops close early (18:30 weekdays) and some still observe a midday siesta.
5 Listings in Sion
Living in Sion
What American expats need to know about Switzerland
Visa
B Permit (Residence) — requires employer sponsorship with proof no Swiss/EU worker can fill the role. Annual quota of 4,500 permits for non-EU nationals (2026). Must be a manager, specialist, or university graduate. L Permit (Short-term) — for contracts under 1 year, same sponsorship requirements but easier quota access.
Cost of Living
20-40% more expensive than US major cities — the most expensive country on this list. Zurich/Geneva are among the world's priciest cities. Offset by very high salaries (median ~CHF 6,700/mo).
Key Fact
Switzerland is the hardest country on this list for Americans to immigrate to. Strict quotas, mandatory labor market testing, and preference for EU workers make sponsorship difficult. However, salaries are the highest in Europe and the quality of life is unmatched.
Life in Switzerland
Train rides through Alpine valleys that look computer-generated, fondue dinners overlooking crystalline lakes, and a precision to daily life — trains, clocks, recycling schedules — that either soothes or drives you mad.
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