Moving your belongings to Switzerland
Are you emigrating to Switzerland? Transpack specializes in the international relocation of belongings and your entire household effects to various destinations in Switzerland. You can move from Amsterdam to Basel from €555.
Calculate the costs of the move online without obligation and receive a customized quote for your move to Switzerland.
Switzerland in a nut shell:
Capital: Bern
Population: 7.9 million
Currency: Swiss Franc
Official languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh
Moving to Switzerland
If you want to move your belongings to Switzerland, you can do this in two ways with Transpack. Both methods are via road transport, but there is a difference in the total moving time and price. Please note that customs documents are required for importing your goods into Switzerland, Transpack will inform you about all requirements.
The costs of moving to Switzerland
The difference in costs is in your preference for direct transport or groupage transport. With direct transport, the truck will leave for Switzerland immediately, or within a few days, and then appear in front of the new home. With groupage transport, your shipment will be transported together with other shipments, the costs are therefore lower, but your shipment also remains in the warehouse until a truck with sufficient volume sets off.
| From | To | Price | |
| Amsterdam | Basel | from € 555,- | Request a quote |
How long will it take for my belongings to travel to Switzerland?
As indicated above there are two methods of transport to Switzerland. In general direct transport is after +- 1 week and the groupage shipment can take 2 to 3 weeks.
Tips for emigrating to Switzerland
Moving to Switzerland is an exciting prospect. Switzerland is a beautiful country with high mountains of the Swiss Alps and beautiful vast lakes. Geneva and Basel are important international cities. In addition, German, French and Italian are spoken in Switzerland. There are a number of important steps that need to be taken before you can enjoy the amazing nature of Switzerland. We are happy to help you with this.
Do I need a visa in Switzerland?
To emigrate to Switzerland, a passport is required and for some countries a visa is also required. To live and work in Switzerland, we recommend that you contact the consulate or embassy of your own country. Our relocation specialists from Eurohome can also help you with the necessary documents for your emigration to Switzerland.
What do you take with you when you emigrate to Switzerland?
To help you prepare for your trip, we have listed a number of tips for you. Be careful not to send documents, keys, medicines, jewelry and other important items in sea and/or air freight.
| Clothing
| The Swiss wear very good quality clothing, often somewhat more conservative. Young Swiss often dress hipper. Whatever your age, the Swiss do not dress too flashy. It is advisable to bring clothing for warm summers and cold winters. A good raincoat is indispensable in Switzerland and good outdoor clothing of course. |
| Travel plug | The mains voltage in Switzerland is about 110 Volts and the frequency is 60 Hertz. You need a (world) adapter plug if you bring electrical appliances. |
| Medicines | Check if your medication is available in Switzerland and what the maximum amount is that you are allowed to take with you. Also check if you need a medical certificate to take medication with you on your trip. |
| Documents | Take important documents such as passport, visa documents etc. in your hand luggage – also make copies. |
| Personal belongings | Think of your favorite toiletries, items that remind you of home, and other things you can’t do without when traveling. Tip: pack an extra set of clothes in your carry-on in case your checked baggage is delayed or lost. |
If you have any questions about your move to Switzerland, please do not hesitate to contact us.