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A brief summary of the essentials
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Import (import and tax terms): If you have owned your car for more than 6
months prior to your immigration to Switzerland you can import it into Switzerland
with the same certificate needed for your personal property. If you have owned your
car for less than 6 months it is classified as a new vehicle and you cannot tax
it as a moving item. more
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Registration: The registration period for cars imported as moving items is
12 months and for those imported as new vehicles 1 month. Before the expiration
of this period you are allowed to drive your car with the foreign number plates
if the papers and insurances are valid. more
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Motor insurance: All cars allowed in Switzerland need a third party insurance. more
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Driving licence: Foreign driving licences are valid for the first 12 months
in Switzerland. After this period a Swiss licence is compulsory. more
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Driving in Switzerland: The speed limits in Switzerland are 120 km/h on the
motorway, 80 km/h on rural roads, 50 or 60 km/h within built-up areas and 30 km/h
in housing areas. more |
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Motor insurance - premium comparison
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By car brand |
Comparison by number plate |
| Individual calculation of premiums from all insurance companies with online offers. |
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By number plate |
Comparison by number plate |
| For those already in possession of a Swiss number plate. |
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Tips & information
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Many helpful facts on car insurance
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Download guidebook on car insurances
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Ask questions and take part in discussions
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