Documents you’ll need to move to Switzerland:

Removals to Switzerland are a bit different than the ones performed between the EU and the UK. In order to successfully relocate to Switzerland you will need to persuade the customs authorities that you qualify for Transfer of Domicile status. Failing that, the Swiss customs officer may treat your possessions as ordinary imports and charge 7.7% import VAT, plus approximately 6.3% import duty on the value of goods. Diligently checking the official requirements and completing the paperwork is therefore of utmost importance.

To enable us to collect your goods as Transfer of Domicile, you need to provide the following documents:

1. Completed Customs Declaration for Clearance of Household Effects (Swiss form 18.44). Printed, hand-signed and given to our driver.
2. The evidence you’ve lived in the UK or elsewhere at least for the last 12 months (e.g. 12 months’ council tax bills or 12 months’ bank statements showing your address).
3. A document of registration from the local council in Switzerland (Anmelden bei der Wohngemeinde) and a Swiss residential property lease or Swiss employment contract or if you live with your family in Switzerland, please ask them to complete it and sign this template to certify your residency.
4. A detailed packing list. Please fill in all fields provided in VanOne Insurance Form.
5. A copy of your ID card or Passport.

You must print and sign all the documents and have them ready for the driver in a large envelope. Please also supply completed documents electronically via the customer portal for verification.

Other than the above we will also need a signed CMR from, but this one our driver will provide you with on the day of your move.

If you want to speed up the process or find out more, you might want to contact your local customs office in Switzerland or use services of a Swiss customs clearance provider.

You can also visit this government resource or their FAQs page for more information about bringing personal effects to Switzerland.

Please note that we cannot collect your goods until we receive all the listed above documents and receive permission from the customs authority in Switzerland to initiate the transfer.

Safer, cheaper house removals UK to Switzerland

Moving to Switzerland through a reliable local removals specialist is not just cheaper than using a middleman service – it could also be safer. You have no say when a middleman passes your details onto a third party company. Often your possessions could travel through a complicated logistics and shipping chain before reaching your destination.

The more often your goods are loaded and unloaded, the greater the chance of something being lost or damaged. VanOne loads up your items at your UK property and takes them directly to your new home in Switzerland. This is so you can be sure they will arrive safely.