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Rules of AFS Switzerland

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	* It is forbidden to enter into or sign contracts during your stay in Switzerland (such as work contracts, mobile phone plans, rental agreements etc.).		* It is forbidden to enter into or sign contracts during your stay in Switzerland (such as work contracts, mobile phone plans, rental agreements etc.).
	** Exception: You are allowed to sign a contract in order to open a bank account.		** Exception: You are allowed to sign a contract in order to open a bank account.
	* '''Follow the travel rules and the rules for visits from your home country''' as explained in the ~~next paragraphs~~. '''Independent trips and visits from home must not interfere with your adjustment process, your obligations at school and the plans of your host family.'''		* '''Follow the travel rules and the rules for visits from your home country''' as explained in the section on [[AFS Switzerland travel rules\|travel rules]]. '''Independent trips and visits from home must not interfere with your adjustment process, your obligations at school and the plans of your host family.'''

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	** Exception: You are allowed to sign a contract in order to open a bank account.		** Exception: You are allowed to sign a contract in order to open a bank account.
	* '''Follow the travel rules and the rules for visits from your home country''' as explained in the next paragraphs. '''Independent trips and visits from home must not interfere with your adjustment process, your obligations at school and the plans of your host family.'''		* '''Follow the travel rules and the rules for visits from your home country''' as explained in the next paragraphs. '''Independent trips and visits from home must not interfere with your adjustment process, your obligations at school and the plans of your host family.'''

	~~== Uninsured activities ==~~
	Some activites are excluded from AFS's insurance. These activities include but are not limited to: hang gliding, paragliding, parachuting, piloting and acting as the crew in an aircraft. You are not allowed to conduct any of these activites unless you have the explicit permission of AFS Switzerland.

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 The rules will be discussed during the orientation camp in Switzerland, so you should seize the opportunity to ask questions if something is unclear. After the discussion, you will be asked to sign the rules to confirm that you have understood and will respect them.
 * Respect the laws in Switzerland.
 * '''Driving motor vehicles, hitchhiking and the consumption of drugs are strictly prohibited.'''
-* You may not get drunk. '''Hard liquor is not allowed while on the program.''' Never drink more than 2 glasses of beer or wine. Read and review the information on alcohol in the [[Safety Handbook#Drugs & alcohol|Safety Handbook]] carefully.
+* '''Excessive alcohol consumption is forbidden.''' '''Hard liquor is not allowed while on the program.''' Never drink more than 2 glasses of beer or wine. Read and review the information on alcohol in the [[Safety Handbook#Drugs & alcohol|Safety Handbook]] carefully.
 * It is forbidden to organize parties where alcohol or drugs are present.
-* Do not sign contracts during your stay in Switzerland (such as work contracts, mobile phone plans, rental agreements etc.). There is one exception to this rule: You are allowed to sign a contract in order to open a bank account.
+* It is forbidden to organize parties in rented locations (scout's homes, etc.)
 * '''Follow the travel rules and the rules for visits from your home country''' as explained in the next paragraphs. '''Independent trips and visits from home must not interfere with your adjustment process, your obligations at school and the plans of your host family.'''
 == Uninsured activities ==
 Some activites are excluded from AFS's insurance. These activities include but are not limited to: hang gliding, paragliding, parachuting, piloting and acting as the crew in an aircraft. You are not allowed to conduct any of these activites unless you have the explicit permission of AFS Switzerland.

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Visits from home

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	'''IMPORTANT:''' Your Swiss residence permit allows for travel within the Schengen Area. (For more information on Schengen, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Area.) For other countries, you may need to apply for a visa beforehand. It is your responsibility to aquire any and all required visas prior to travelling.		'''IMPORTANT:''' Your Swiss residence permit allows for travel within the Schengen Area. (For more information on Schengen, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Area.) For other countries, you may need to apply for a visa beforehand. It is your responsibility to aquire any and all required visas prior to travelling.

	Make sure you have your passport ~~AND~~ your residence permit with you whenever you leave the country.		Make sure you have your passport and your residence permit with you whenever you leave the country.

	== Uninsured activities ==		== Uninsured activities ==
	Some activites are excluded from AFS's insurance. These activities include but are not limited to: hang gliding, paragliding, parachuting, piloting and acting as the crew in an aircraft. You are not allowed to conduct any of these activites unless you have the explicit permission of AFS Switzerland.		Some activites are excluded from AFS's insurance. These activities include but are not limited to: hang gliding, paragliding, parachuting, piloting and acting as the crew in an aircraft. You are not allowed to conduct any of these activites unless you have the explicit permission of AFS Switzerland.

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	== Uninsured activities ==		== Uninsured activities ==
	Some activites are excluded from AFS's insurance. These activities include but not limited to: hang gliding, paragliding, parachuting, piloting and acting as the crew in an aircraft. You are not allowed to conduct any of these activites unless you have the explicit permission of AFS Switzerland.		Some activites are excluded from AFS's insurance. These activities include but are not limited to: hang gliding, paragliding, parachuting, piloting and acting as the crew in an aircraft. You are not allowed to conduct any of these activites unless you have the explicit permission of AFS Switzerland.

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	== Uninsured activities ==		== Uninsured activities ==
	Some activites are excluded from AFS's insurance~~; such as~~ but not limited to: hang gliding, paragliding, parachuting, piloting and acting as the crew in an aircraft. You are not allowed to ~~do those~~ activites unless you have the explicit ~~consent~~ of AFS Switzerland.		Some activites are excluded from AFS's insurance. These activities include but not limited to: hang gliding, paragliding, parachuting, piloting and acting as the crew in an aircraft. You are not allowed to conduct any of these activites unless you have the explicit permission of AFS Switzerland.

David Barquero: /* Visits from home */

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	'''Travelling outside Switzerland with visitors from your home country is not permitted during the program.'''		'''Travelling outside Switzerland with visitors from your home country is not permitted during the program.'''

	'''IMPORTANT:''' Your Swiss residence permit allows ~~travelling~~ within the Schengen Area. (For more information on Schengen, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Area.) For other countries, you may need a visa. It is your responsibility		'''IMPORTANT:''' Your Swiss residence permit allows for travel within the Schengen Area. (For more information on Schengen, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Area.) For other countries, you may need to apply for a visa beforehand. It is your responsibility to aquire any and all required visas prior to travelling.

	Make sure you have your passport AND your residence permit with you whenever you leave the country.		Make sure you have your passport AND your residence permit with you whenever you leave the country.

David Barquero: /* Travel policies */

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Travel policies

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	'''School always comes first.''' You are not allowed to miss school in order to travel.		'''School always comes first.''' You are not allowed to miss school in order to travel.

	Switzerland is small, relatively safe and public transport is very reliable. Therefore, you will certainly have the opportunity to see many places in the country. It is very common for Swiss teenagers to ~~move~~ independently~~, to~~ visit friends in other parts of the country ~~etc~~. You are also allowed to do this if your host family gives you their approval. Discuss your plans with your host parents and make sure that they do not interfere with the family plans.		Switzerland is small, relatively safe and public transport is very reliable. Therefore, you will certainly have the opportunity to see many places in the country. It is very common for Swiss teenagers to travel independently and visit friends in other parts of the country. You are also allowed to do this if your host family gives you their approval. Discuss your plans with your host parents and make sure that they do not interfere with the family plans.

	As soon as you have your residence permit, you are allowed to cross the border to the neighboring countries for day trips. In fact, it is very common in Switzerland to cross the border to go shopping. There is usually no border control. Nevertheless, make sure that you always carry your residence permit and your passport with you.		As soon as you have your residence permit, you are allowed to cross the border to the neighboring countries for day trips. In fact, it is very common in Switzerland to cross the border to go shopping. There is usually no border control. Nevertheless, make sure that you always carry your residence permit and your passport with you.

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	* You have handed in your travel request for permission '''at least two weeks in advance.''' (How this is done will be explained to you during the orientation camp.)		* You have handed in your travel request for permission '''at least two weeks in advance.''' (How this is done will be explained to you during the orientation camp.)

	If you travel with your host family or your host school, you need to inform AFS Switzerland where you are and how you can be reached in case of an emergency. If you plan to leave the Schengen area with your host family or host school, please inform AFS Switzerland 2 weeks in advance so that we can obtain a written permission from your natural parents.		If you travel with your host family or your host school, you need to inform AFS Switzerland where you are and how you can be reached in case of an emergency. If you plan to leave the Schengen area with your host family or host school, please inform AFS Switzerland at least two weeks in advance so that we can obtain written permission from your natural parents.

	===== Visits from home =====		===== Visits from home =====