MOVE TO SWITZERLAND
Anyone who would like to move to Switzerland from abroad needs to bring their personal belongings across the border. With a few preparations, your move should run smoothly. You need to complete all formalities for your stay in Switzerland before entering the country.
Requirements:
To bring your personal belongings, including furniture, dishes, books, clothing, etc., into Switzerland duty free, you need a transfer of domicile. At the entry point customs office you will need to provide proof of transfer of domicile in the form of a rental agreement, employment contract, etc.
You are also required to provide an inventory of the imported items, all of which you must have used for at least six months before the move and which you will continue to use afterwards. Make sure you cross the border with your belongings during regular opening hours at a crossing point which processes commercial goods.
Transfer of domicile:
Transfer of domicile to Switzerland is the most important requirement in order to have your household goods and any collections, animals or your car imported into Switzerland duty-free. Further the imported articles must have been used by you personally for at least 6 months and they have to be continued to be used by you after importation.
Students:
Household goods, personal effects and students’ educational materials can be imported duty-free. This applies even if the domicile is not transferred to Switzerland.
OUR TEAM IS AT YOUR SERVICE
ABC Translation helps you move to Switzerland from abroad, we guarantee fast and high quality services. The staff of our team, based across Switzerland, are available to answer all your questions. We work on a daily basis with international companies and private individuals who would like to move to Switzerland.
The quality of the work must be perfect in terms of relocation services. Thanks to a precise, efficient and punctual work, we collaborate daily with companies from the French-speaking part of Switzerland but also from German and Italian speaking parts of Switzerland (see references), and private individuals. We remain at your disposal should you require any further information.
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