Three months before
- Give written notice on your current home in time
- Compare removal companies or book a van
- Ask your employer about a moving day
- Inform school, childcare and clubs
Four weeks before
- Set up mail forwarding with Swiss Post
- Change of address for bank, insurers, health insurer and employer
- Transfer electricity, internet and the Serafe radio and TV fee
- Plan the handover and end-of-tenancy cleaning
On moving day
- Note and photograph meter readings
- Handover with a report; return all keys
- Check the move-in report in your new home carefully
After the move
- Register at your new commune, usually within 14 days (often online via eUmzugCH)
- Report new defects in writing
- Update household contents and liability insurance
Frequently asked questions
By when must I register?
In most communes within 14 days of moving.
Can I register online?
Many communes offer deregistration and registration through eUmzugCH.
General information without guarantee. Cantonal rules and your contract may differ; get advice for your situation.
