Personal property, students, holiday homes, getting married and inheritance
When moving abroad and taking household effects, wedding gifts, or inheritance items, you must comply with specific regulations. Different rules apply depending on whether goods are imported into, exported from, or transit through Switzerland.
Moving: Importing goods into Switzerland
Please note the different requirements for changing your place of residence, getting married, inheriting property or setting up a holiday home.
Relocation: Export from Switzerland
Information about exporting household effects and private vehicles from Switzerland, including requirements for inventory lists and vehicle customs declaration.
Relocation: Transit through Switzerland
When moving from Germany to Italy through Switzerland, household effects must be declared for transit. Import duties need temporary security, and any applicable bans or restrictions must be respected.
Information office for customs regulations