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Moving in Switzerland: commune-by-commune checklist

Moving in Switzerland: commune-by-commune checklist | Dossiora Guide Suisse

Internal moves usually mean deregister and re-register—plus school steps, permits, and insurer notifications. Commune portals use different names for the same job.

The problem, in practice

People notify late after keys—school and canton queues slip. They miss health-insurance windows or a legible lease copy for the new commune.

Step-by-step guide

Make a three-column sheet: task, leaving commune, arriving commune—with official URLs.

Download any commune PDF templates and rename files before upload.

For children, confirm school intake deadlines before locking a lease when feasible.

For housing, sync move-in/out, mail forwarding, and fire/tenant-liability cover with your insurer’s rules.

Actionable checklist

  • PDF: deregistration + arrival forms per commune.
  • Signed lease ready 48h before filing.
  • Target school circle contact + pre-enrolment email.
  • Health plan: switch window vs lease start.
  • Home/liability policies: new address and ongoing works flagged.

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