Country guide
Moving to Switzerland
Costs, documents, tips and routes for your move to Switzerland.
Key facts At a glance
- CapitalBern
- Population8.9 million1
- CurrencyCHF (Fr.)
- VAT rate8.1%
- LanguageGerman / French / Italian
- EU memberNo
- From NL~800 km
1 Population rounded. Current figures: Eurostat, Population on 1 January (tps00001).
Estimated moving costs
Indicative prices for moving from the Netherlands to Switzerland
| Volume | Housing type | Estimated price | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 m³ | Apartment (2 rooms) | €2,490€2,240 — €2,860 · incl. VAT | €2,240 — €2,860 incl. VAT |
| 40 m³ | Apartment (3 rooms) | €2,830€2,550 — €3,250 · incl. VAT | €2,550 — €3,250 incl. VAT |
| 60 m³ | Terraced house | €3,510€3,160 — €4,040 · incl. VAT | €3,160 — €4,040 incl. VAT |
| 80 m³ | Semi-detached / detached | €4,190€3,770 — €4,820 · incl. VAT | €3,770 — €4,820 incl. VAT |
Indication calculated with the pricing model of our calculator, for about 800 km from the Netherlands. A written quote from a remover always takes precedence.
Required documents
Switzerland is not an EU member. You will need additional documents for your move.
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Tips for moving to Switzerland
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Switzerland is not in the EU: your household goods go through Swiss customs (FOCBS). Household effects can be imported duty-free under conditions.
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Keep an inventory list of your household goods ready; your remover needs it for the customs declaration.
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Register with your new municipality after you arrive; ch.ch explains what is needed in your situation.
Sources: ch.ch: Moving to Switzerland · BAZG / FOCBS (Swiss customs)
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