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Border and customs

Crossings, waiting times, customs checks and transit: the border day by day.

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302 articles on border and customs, newest first.

• Living in Asso, working in Ticino: what to consider

  Here are some of the key points to consider before moving to Ace and working in Ticino as a border worker.

• Living in Blevio and working in Ticino: Border Guide

  How to move to Blevio from Ticino border crossings: G permit, taxation, AVS, cost of living and administrative deadlines.

• Border food expenditure 2024: the customs exemption

  From 2024, the new agreement introduces different deductibles for border workers: €7,500 for old members, €10,000 for new ones. How to do food shopping between Switzerland and Italy.

• Living in Cantello and working in Ticino as a border worker

  The advantages and disadvantages of living in Cantello and working in Ticino as border workers, practical and procedural considerations.

• Living in Brinzio and working in Ticino as a border worker

  Practical guide for those who live in Brinzio and work in the Canton of Ticino: connections, costs, tax regime and aspects to consider for the transfer.

• Villa Guardia: living and working as a border worker

  Complete guide for border workers from Villa Guardia to Ticino: G permit, taxes, AVS, LAMal, advantages and transfer procedures.

• 68-year-old woman falls from railway bridge in Besnate

  A 68-year-old woman falls from a railway bridge in Besnate, in serious condition. The accident takes place shortly after 10 am in Via Monte Rosa, near the station.

• Ferragosto checks: 9 irregular workers and suspensions

  The Guardia di Finanza carried out checks in August in the province of Varese, identifying 9 irregular workers and suspensions of two activities.

• Ticino border economy: fragile balance

  The border economy between the Canton of Ticino and Italy is in question. How is it going?

• Checks in three rooms: irregularities in hygiene, work and safety

  The State Police of Varese carried out checks in three public establishments between Busto Arsizio and Gallarate, finding several irregularities in administrative, sanitary and occupational safety matters.

• Twinning sixth calende castelletto Ticino

  The twinning of the Assumption between Sesto Calende and Castelletto Ticino has been renewed for the 26th time

• Designer bags and undeclared clothes in Agno

  A border guard was fined and called to duty after being intercepted by the Federal Office of Customs and Border Security (FOCS) with a load of counterfeit accessories and clothing.

• Irregular stays declining at southern border in July

  In July, cases registered by the Federal Office of Customs and Border Security fell to 249 in Ticino.

• Barasso: Piazza San Martino is renewed for the Assumption

  The Municipality of Barasso has completed an intervention of urban furniture and green restyling in Piazza San Martino in view of the Feast of the Assumption.

• The Varese Guardia di Finanza discovers black and irregular workers

  The Varese Guardia di Finanza discovered over 50 black workers and 10 irregular workers during the summer checks

• Single customs office for Mendrisio and Sopraceneri

  New from the reorganization of the Federal Office of Customs and Border Security with the merger of the Graubünden with the Southern Region.

• Entry into Switzerland for border workers: documents and customs

  For entries into Switzerland, border guards must present the correct documents and follow customs procedures.

• Sanctions for work safety in Comasco: 18 companies suspended

  The Provincial Command of the Carabinieri of Como conducted 18 inspections on the provincial territory, leading to the adoption of 18 measures to suspend business activity.

• Moving to Stelvio from border crossings: pros and cons

  The new Frontier Agreement provides for new rules for frontier workers. What are the advantages and disadvantages of moving to Stelvio?

• Moving to Villa di Tirano by border crossing: pros and cons

  Here's what to know about the advantages and disadvantages of moving to Villa di Tirano as a border worker

• Transfer to Villa di Chiavenna by border crossing: useful guide

  Analysis of the advantages and tax considerations for those living in Villa di Chiavenna working in Switzerland under the new tax agreement.

• Living in Piuro and working in Graubünden as a border worker

  Practical guide to commuting between Piuro and the Canton of Graubünden, with a focus on taxation, the new agreement and rules for border crossers.

• Living in Livigno and working in Graubünden as a border worker

  The benefits and difficulties of border workers working in Graubünden

• Moving to Domodossola by border crossing: pros and cons

  What changes for border workers moving to Domodossola?