Leaving Switzerland Departing and moving abroad

Is your assignment is finished and it's time to move on? Are you Swiss, moving abroad?

Leaving Switzerland can be complex. There are departure formalities to handle, a household goods removal to arrange, bank, insurance and other contracts to cancel, de-registration from the local authorities, and much more.

The whole move process or parts of it can be managed by someone else than you.

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Relocation Guides: Leaving Switzerland

Leaving Switzerland

Why Departures Services are so important

Are you planning to leave Switzerland soon? As Switzerland's relocation market leader, we know from experience that many people underestimate what's involved.

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Selecting Moving Providers

The best relocation service for you

Find the moving service provider that is right for bringing your belongings to Switzerland.

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Moving insurance

Insuring your move

Relocation insurance is essential, but can be complex. This article highlights the most important things to consider when deciding on moving insurance.

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What happens to your pension when you leave Switzerland?

The Swiss pension system

While working in Switzerland significant funds can be saved in Swiss pensions. But what happens to this money when leaving Switzerland?

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ACE Pet Moving

Your pet relocation specialist in Switzerland

Relocating to another country is an important decision and can be overwhelming when it comes to moving with family pets. ACE Pet Moving, with offices at Zurich and Geneva airport, is specialized in...

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The dreaded Swiss apartment handover

Cleaning a Swiss apartment involves a lot more than sweeping the floors

Giving back a Swiss apartment after a move is a rite of passage, in particular for foreigners and first-timers. The level of cleaning required and the attention to detail can come as a surprise....

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How to re-sell your car

It is important to know which cars are good resellers.

As the number one car service provider for expats in Switzerland, we often hear from expats who are leaving Switzerland and enquire whether we can sell their cars. Because we sell with re-sale in...

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Meet the expat auto expert

Autociel is THE address for expats and the international community when it comes to cars.

Hello Switzerland met Markus Häfeli, owner of Autociel, to find out more about why his dealership is the right address for expats and the international community.

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Rental property advice

To rent a house or an apartment

Renting a house or apartment? Swiss tenancy laws can be complicated and Packimpex has some top tips for navigating the Swiss housing market with ease.

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Step By Step: Leaving Switzerland

Step by Step

Termination of your lease contract

Hello Switzerland Step By Step guide to correctly terminating your lease and other service contracts to ensure a smooth departure.

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Cancellation of utilities

Step guide to cancelling your many utility and service contracts - from oil and electricity to telephone and Billag.

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Closing and return of the rental deposit

Step guide to correctly applying for the release and return of your rental deposit.

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Planning and attending your pre-exit and exit inspection

Guide to the exit inspection. Includes cleaning the rental property, maintenance, insurance claims, correct paperwork, and timeline.

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