Welcome to Switzerland!

Have you packed your boxes, drawn up an inventory for customs clearance and planned your trip? We now wish you a stress-free move and a successful start in Switzerland.

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If you move to live in Switzerland, you are required to declare your personal belongings to customs and may then import them tax-free provided that you have been personally using these so-called household items for at least 6 months. We therefore advise against buying new furniture before your move to avoid having to pay duty on them. You can find more detailed information on the required documentation and the regulations concerning your car, your motorcycle or your pets here.

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You must register with your local municipal authority within 14 days of your arrival in Switzerland and before your first day of work. Find out here where you need to go and what documents you require.

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Have you imported a newly purchased car or motorcycle? In this case, you only have 1 month to register it in Switzerland. Apply for registration with the Road Traffic Office of your canton of residence in time. You are not allowed to drive on Swiss roads with a foreign number plate after this deadline has expired. Don't forget that you also need to buy car insurance or motorcycle insurance. comparis.ch offers you a convenient comparison of insurance companies and premiums.

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Did you know that every Swiss resident is required to buy health insurance? You must therefore register with a Swiss health insurance company within 3 months of your arrival. The premiums can vary considerably. Here you can compare all health insurance companies and choose the right provider for you.

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You are permitted to drive in Switzerland on your foreign driving licence for 12 months. You have a maximum of one year from your arrival date to exchange your licence for a Swiss licence. Learn here how this is done.

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If you have imported your vehicle as part of your household effects, you may use it in Switzerland with foreign number plates for 12 months. You must register your vehicle before this deadline expires. Read about what you require to register your car or your motorcycle here. Don't forget that you also need to buy car insurance or motorcycle insurance. comparis.ch offers you a convenient comparison of insurance companies and premiums.

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