The usual documents
- Debt collection extract (Betreibungsauszug), not older than three months
- Copy of passport or ID card, and the residence permit for foreign nationals
- Payslips for the last three months or your employment contract
- Proof of personal liability insurance, if requested
- Optional: a reference from your current landlord
Make it convincing
Combine everything in one PDF and start with a short introduction: who will live there, occupation, reason for moving, preferred move-in date.
Give the file a clear name, for example “Application_Doe_Zurich.pdf”.
Ordering a debt collection extract
Order it from the debt enforcement office of your commune, at the counter or online. If you have only just arrived, add your employment contract or a reference.
Protect your data
Send documents only after the viewing and only through the channel the agency names. Black out numbers on ID copies that are not required.
Frequently asked questions
How recent must the debt collection extract be?
Most property managers ask for an extract no older than three months.
What if I am new to Switzerland?
Add your employment contract, the confirmation of your permit application and, if possible, a reference from your previous landlord.
General information without guarantee. Cantonal rules and your contract may differ; get advice for your situation.
