Practical guide
Moving in Switzerland: complete administrative checklist
A move is simple if each change is reported to the right office.
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Information provided for administrative guidance. Final verification on official portals is recommended.
4-step action plan
- Notify departure/arrival to the municipality on time.
- Update insurance, bank, and employer details.
- Request proof of residence.
- Check fiscal/cantonal impacts.
Document checklist
- Identity document
- Residence permit
- New lease agreement
- AHV number
Mistakes to avoid
- Changing only postal forwarding and forgetting municipal registration
- Forgetting health insurance update
- Not archiving proof of address change
Trust
Official sources to verify
ch.ch - Annonce de depart et arrivee
ch.ch - Notification of departure and registration
ch.ch - Portail officiel des demarches
Informations administratives officielles Confedereation/Cantons/Communes.
SEM - Secretariat d Etat aux migrations
Permis, regroupement familial, naturalisation.
OFSP - Assurance maladie
Regles LAMal et informations de sante publique.
Centre AVS/AI
AVS, AI, allocations, prestations complementaires.
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