Re: swiss-list: 6 years abroad and no more army?

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Well, I had heard of this as well, but in my case, I was reincorporated
despite the fact that I had spent just over 6 years abroad.

However, fear not! I have been reincorporated as a reservist and
therefore have not had to do anything besides my annual shooting
practice, which I don't mind doing.

Also, it was specified in an official newsletter from the Defense
ministry that because of the staff reductions, people will be
decommissioned much earlier. Basically, in my case (I was born in 1969),
the newsletter was stating I should be done with everything in 2003.

In summary, not too much to worry about if you are over 30.

Laurent

wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I have vaguely heard of a rule whereby a Swiss national who spends 6
> consecutive years abroad is dispensed of army obligations.
>
> Does anyone know the specifics of this rule? Like what procedure to follow ,
> and how these years are counted? (Is it the fact that you paid taxes abroad,
> were not officially resident in Switzerland, is it ok if you spent a few months
> of the year in Switzerland, etc.)
>
> Any info would be appreciated...Thanks!
>
> Henri

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