We do more and more removals to Switzerland. Is it because of its more relaxed lifestyle, its clean, fresh air? It’s difficult to pinpoint why moving to Switzerland could be right for you. An alpine nation which offers a high quality of life, Switzerland is a unique country with much to see and do. If you are planning on working in Switzerland, you’ll find many thriving industries and an abundance of jobs. For your leisure time, you’ll be spoilt for choice with dramatic peaks and glorious scenery wherever you turn. To make moving to Switzerland a success, you’ll need to do your research first. Here are some of the critical facts that will help you get started!

As Switzerland isn’t part of the EU, it can be more difficult to get everything organised for Customs clearance. You will need to make sure you have the proper permits for entry and that you’ve completed the proper paperwork for personal effects.

Like many countries, there are certain items which it is inadvisable to try and import. Most of these are fairly standard such as ammunition and firearms, plant materials, drugs, food (of any type), alcohol, tobacco and offensive material.

Your removals company will be able to provide you with more specialised advice and help about how to organise your effects for moving to Switzerland.

Whether you choose our Load and Go or our EasyMoves solution, European Moving can help you with your moving to Switzerland. We shall also provide advice on a whole range of moving issues you may not have considered before.

Moving to Switzerland – Healthcare

2018-11-27T13:31:24+00:00 Moving To: Switzerland|About: |

The healthcare system in Switzerland is very different from what you’ll find elsewhere in Europe.

There is no public, state-funded system and no liability for an employer to contribute to a healthcare scheme. Instead, the responsibility lies solely with the individual to obtain healthcare coverage. In general, you must arrange this within three months of arrival.

Every provider on the list must accept anyone who applies, regardless of any existing condition. Therefore […]

State-funded healthcare for expats – Switzerland

2018-07-18T07:22:50+00:00 Moving To: Switzerland|About: |

 

Nothing in Switzerland is cheap.

Healthcare is no exception.

In this article, we’ll discuss Healthcare for Expats in Switzerland.

The Swiss healthcare system is of a very high standard, if not the among the highest, according to the Euro Health Consumer Index Survey (2015).

Health is provided for all, i.e. it is universal, but is insurance based.

Compulsory Healthcare Insurance

Healthcare for Expats in Switzerland may be expensive however Expats must, within three months of arriving […]