Step By Step Relocation to Switzerland - simplified

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Your relocation in 15 easy steps

Welcome to "Step By Step"

Our guided relocation system walks you through the 15 steps of relocation to Switzerland.

Once all Steps are complete, you will be fully compliant with Swiss legal requirements, and set up with all the essentials for successful daily living.

A complete and flexible relocation support system

Step By Step is complemented by Hello Switzerland‘s free mobile app, the unique Relocation Organiser filing system, our free Swiss Relocation Helpline service, and a wide range of relocation services.

Discover practical and fun features like a powerful library of Relocation Guides all about your destination region, leisure tips, and advice from locals.

Welcome to the best relocation support system in Switzerland.

Step By Step

Step 1

Immigration

Step-by-step guide to getting a visa and clearing immigration for Switzerland. Understand what's involved and what needs to be done.

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Step 2

Education

Step-by-step guide to schooling and further education in Switzerland. Understand the system and find the right solution!

a Assess education options
b Enrolling in local and international schools
c Adult education & courses in Switzerland

Step 3

Pet relocation

Step-by-step guide to relocating with your pet to Switzerland.

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Step 4

Cars

Complete guide to buying a car or importing a car to Switzerland. Vehicle registration, motor insurance, driving license exchange and breakdown assistance explained in detail.

a Importing a car
b Buying a car
c Car insurance
d Car registration
e Exchange of driving license
f Breakdown recovery and roadside assistance

Step 5

Moving & household goods

Step-by-step guide to an international household goods removal to or from Switzerland. Moving and relocating with furniture and personal belongings is complex - understand what's involved and prepare carefully.

a Assess whether to relocate with household goods
b Select a shipping provider
c Plan the move
d Receive your goods

Step 6

Insurance

Step-by-step guide to insurance in Switzerland. From health insurance, compulsory personal insurance, car insurance, to home insurance.

a Mandatory health insurance
b Third party liability & household contents insurance
c Other types of insurance

Step 7

Temporary living

Temporary housing solutions in Switzerland include short term rentals, fully furnished apartments and rental furniture.

a Temporary housing
b Rental furniture

Step 8

Registration

Step-by-step to registration at the local municipality in Switzerland.

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Step 9

Banking

How to choose the right bank in Switzerland, how to open a Swiss bank account, where to get a credit card, and online banking options.

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Step 10

Public Transport

Step-by-step guide to using public transport in Switzerland. Covers rail cards, passes, buying tickets, family discounts, and getting around.

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Step 11

Permanent housing

Guide to finding rental property in Switzerland. Covers home search, how to apply, how to avoid pitfalls, and understanding the lease contract.

a Sourcing a rental property
b Securing a rental property
c Connect your utilities
d Taking over a rental property

Step 12

TV, Telecom & Internet

The essential guide to getting connected. From a mobile phone subscription to TV with channels in English, French, German, Italian and many other languages, find it all here.