Retiring to Switzerland | Expats in Switzerland

Every year, around 25,000 people of retirement age leave the UK to live abroad. Most of those emigrate to Australia or countries within the EU, but a few choose Switzerland as their ideal place to retire.

Switzerland is one of the top rated countries among British expats, not least for its beautiful scenery and excellent transport system. The cost of living is higher, with prices for most items being significantly higher than elsewhere on the continent, but this isn’t always a deterrent.

Switzerland has a very low crime rate, low taxes, clean environment, great recreation and leisure facilities and of course, skiing.

Although there is no visa requirement for British passport holders to enter Switzerland, there are some mandatory requirements if you intend to live there.

There are some differences between moving to Switzerland to work and moving there to retire. For instance, if you are moving there to retire, you will need to be over 55 and no longer looking for work either in Switzerland or elsewhere. You will need to have close personal ties, such as family members in the country, a history of frequent stays or past residency. You must also have the necessary financial resources.

If you are entitled to a UK State Pension, you will need to contact the International Pension Centre in the UK, so you can still receive your pension while living in Switzerland. UK pension credit is not payable in Switzerland. You should contact the IPC early in your preparation process.

You will also need to have health insurance and accident insurance. In Switzerland, it is mandatory for employers to provide accident insurance, but if you are retired you will need to purchase this yourself.

Considering the excellent healthcare in Switzerland, insurance policies are quite reasonably priced, but it is still worth shopping around for the best policy to suit retirees.

Once you have made the decision to move to Switzerland, you should contact a reputable removals company to relocate all your belongings. Contacting a moving company can be done before you have a destination address as pricing and availability are largely dependent on how much is to be moved and how much packing and export wrapping is involved.

Central Moves is an experienced European removals company and a member of the BAR, FEDEMAC, AIM and Eurovan. They offer services ranging from transporting a few items to full house removals, including packing, unpacking and even transporting the family car.

Relocating To Switzerland May Require A Removal Expert To Help

If you are relocating to Switzerland, hiring a helping hand may be a great option for you.

Any time you move, it is always better when you have expert help. It doesn’t matter if you are moving to a house across town or to another country, having help makes everything faster and smoother. 

 

Learn why hiring a trusted relocation Company to help you relocate to Switzerland is beneficial all around.

Hiring a mover is a great option for anyone. It doesn’t matter if you can pack your own things and move them yourself, a relocation company can make all of this happen in less time. Central Moves in the UK will be able to pack your things up and load them onto their specialist removal vehicle, saving you time. They will make sure your things arrive at your desired location in Switzerland, including all customs clearance.

Many people are concerned about their personal belongings getting damaged during then transportation to Switzerland. Using Central Moves to move your items is the best option, if you are worried about this happening. Central Moves have dedicated and trained individuals moving and loading your items. These employees have moved several items before and have experience doing so. Moving your own items, could cause damage to them, especially if you don’t know what you are doing or don’t move house often.

Your Removals will go faster when you hire a removal expert. Their team of movers will load your items up and take them in one trip. Central Moves will start looking at how they can help you when you are relocating to Switzerland. They will make your move fast and efficient. You will very informed every step of the way

Relocating to Switzerland is quite a task to take on yourself. You may have friends that will help you, but hiring a relocation expert to Switzerland is the best solution. Your things will arrive in the same shape they left their previous location.

Central Moves pride themselves in aiming to be the best Removal Company to Switzerland .
They are proud to be members of the

– British Association of Removers

– Fedemac European Movers

– Alliance of Independent Movers

– The European Movers Network

– Reference Line ( see positive feedback from our customers )

and most recently BS EN 12522 , it is the first and only recognised quality Standard specifically aimed at furniture removals.
Central Moves are proud to have achieved this standard, which proves all operatives work to clearly defined and audited standards on a daily basis.

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To book an esitmator to take a visual of your property or simply fill out our on-line estimate form for a quotation or talk to one of our advisors you can FREEPHONE:  0800 216123

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Weekly Removals to Switzerland for full or part load removals with collection and delivery from all UK and Swiss regions.

Living in Switzerland

Moving to Switzerland from anywhere in the UK? 
We can arrange removals from anywhere in Switzerland to the UK. Our professional move Co-ordinators will oversee all aspects of your move from beginning to end, all our move Co-ordinators have a true understanding of moving with-in Europe and worldwide. We also have French, German, Swiss speaking staff.

Ensuring you of a personal service tailored to meeting all your needs and expectations, and able to deal with all the quirks and details of moving to Switzerland.
Our Modern fleet of Vehicles are all Low emission compliant and Satellite tracked for real time peace of mind and security.

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Difficult access to your property

We can assist with difficult access in Switzerland by utilising our network of Swiss removals companies who can offer manpower and small vehicles for trans-shipment if required. We also hire outside elevators for those large items of furniture.

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We cater for full loads, part loads, single items, dedicated services & vehicle transportation, with the ability to handle Fine Art , Antiques and Piano’s.

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Our delivery Services to Switzerland Explained

Removals to Switzerland Part Load Service

Our part load service to Switzerland is the perfect solution for clients who only have a small amount of effects to move, or clients who are moving an entire house but can be flexible with dates, allowing us to consolidate and deliver other shipments on route and therefore reducing costs to all clients on the vehicle . Each customers effects are numbered, labelled, itemised and inventoried The removal crew will provide you with a copy of the inventory for a cross reference at destination.

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Removals to Switzerland Full Load/Dedicated Vehicle Service

Our dedicated Swiss removal service provides the client with sole use of 1 of our vehicles, meaning there will be no other customers effects on the vehicle. Timings are only restricted by European tachograph laws. All clients are provided with a full door to door day to day removal schedule upon estimation.

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Planning Your Move to Switzerland

Once you have accepted our quotation you will be appointed a fully experienced relocation co-ordinator who will assist you in every aspect of your removal to Switzerland from start to finish. Your co-ordinator will remain in contact at all times giving you constant status updates regarding the relocation of your furniture. They will also assist with the supply, completion and thorough checking of all required supporting documentation for Swiss customs.

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For an instant quotation simply complete our online quotation form or alternatively email sales@removalstoswitzerland.biz or call 020 8892 8931 for instant advice or information.

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Living in Switzerland

Switzerland’s famous tax breaks for rich foreigners have reportedly drawn many a minted magnate in recent years. In 1976, Switzerland became home to Swedish Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad of Sweden, now the country’s richest resident.

Switzerland has four national languages including French, German, Italian and Rhaeto-Romantsch. The latter has Latin roots. Proficiency in the national languages is decreasing in favour of English. Switzerland has a population of about 8 million. About 5 million of them live in the Swiss Plateau in between the Jura Mountains and the Swiss Alps. Among them are the two global cities and economic centres of Zürich and Geneva, whose influence can be seen not only inSwitzerland but all over the world. Zürich and Geneva have been ranked among cities with highest quality of life in the world, hence why so many expats choose to move to Switzerland. Foreigners account for around 23 percent of the population.

More and more Expats are choosing to retire to Switzerland, the number of elderly people is increasing: In 2012, 17 percent of the population was 65 or over. As at 2012, life expectancy at birth is 80.5 years for men and 84.7 years for women.

Moving to Switzerland

Obtaining a permit to work in Switzerland depends on many factors, including where you are from, the skills you have: 

1. Switzerland has a dual system for allowing foreigners to work while in the country. The first concerns citizens from the European Union and/or the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), who are generally allowed to come to Switzerland for three months while they look for work. The period can be extended to six months during an active job hunt.
2. The second is for citizens of all other countries (so-called Third States). Citizens from these countries must have a guaranteed work contract from an employer as well as the appropriate work visa before entering the country. Having a job offer alone is not enough to guarantee a permit.
3. Family members of a permit holder are allowed to stay and reside in Switzerland as well, regardless of nationality. Family members include a spouse, descendants under age 21 or dependents over whom custody or care is granted, regardless of age.

Cantonal authorities are responsible for issuing permits. For more  information, please visit the Federal Migration Office website.

You must take out insurance with a Swiss health insurance company no later than 3 months after arriving or beginning work in Switzerland. Cross-border commuters domiciled in certain EU states have the option of taking out insurance in their country of residence instead of Switzerland. Read the detailed information on health insurance for foreigners in Switzerland.

Removals to Switzerland Customs Clearance.

The following documentation will be required to clear your goods through customs. The only requirement is that you have been using the items for at least 6 months and will continue doing so. Therefore, buy your new furniture AFTER you have moved.  ( These will be required prior to relocation ).

1. Swiss customs form 18.44 IT IS ESSENTIAL YOU PROVIDE US WITH THE ORIGINAL COPY. (download here)
2. Itemised inventory of effects (Our operatives will complete this upon collection, Ask you to sign as correct and hand you a copy for your own files/perusal)
3. A copy of your valid passport ( this must be a readable copy )
4. Swiss residence permit (if you are not a Swiss national)
5. Rental agreement or lease or property title of house or apartment
6. Valid registration from the city hall 

Central Moves has compiled a list of website that can help you further with help, advice and friendship on Moving and livening in Switzerland:

• http://www.comparis.co.uk
• http://www.expatica.com/ch/moving-to-switzerland.html
• https://www.gov.uk/living-in-switzerland
• http://www.internations.org/switzerland-expats/guide
• http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/index.html
• http://www.englishforum.ch/living-switzerland/
• http://www.expatsblog.com/blogs/switzerland
• http://www.expatinch.com

Removal Company to Switzerland

Central Moves are one of the London’s top removal companies for Removals London to Switzerland who combine specialisation with our total commitment to providing a professional and personalised service, which this is why thousands of families and individuals have entrusted Central Moves with their Swiss home removals, furniture removals and personal effects.

Here at Central Moves we pride ourselves in aiming to be the best Removal Company to Switzerland .

We are proud to be members of the 

- British Association of Removers

- Fedemac European Movers

- Alliance of Independent Movers

- The European Movers Network

- Reference Line ( see positive feedback from our customers )

and most recently BS EN 12522 , it is the first and only recognised quality Standard specifically aimed at furniture removals.
Central Moves are proud to have achieved this standard, which proves all operatives work to clearly defined and audited standards on a daily basis.

Further testament to our success is the number of corporate clients who continue to choose Central Moves and indeed, refer us to their families and friends.