How do you organize a move from Belgium to Switzerland?

Would you like to move to Switzerland from Belgium? For this, it is necessary to fulfil various formalities and to do some steps to be able to settle permanently in Switzerland. Maison Genné, an expert in moving internationally, explains how to move from Belgium to Switzerland.

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The residence permit is essential to move and live in Switzerland

To succeed in a move, you must be prepared early enough. This is a necessary precaution during a move within Belgium, but even more so during a relocation in another country like Switzerland.

Indeed, you must go through a series of steps and formalities, in particular with Swiss customs to transfer your furniture and personal objects. But above all, you must have a residence permit.

Who issues the residence permit in Switzerland?

If a valid passport or a Belgian identity card is enough to travel to Switzerland, a residence permit is essential to live there beyond 3 months. In Switzerland, it is up to the employer of the resident candidate to acquire this work authorization by submitting the request to the competent cantonal authority.

Belgian citizens have 14 days after their arrival in Switzerland and before starting a new job to announce themselves to their townhall in their city.

Make a detailed inventory of your belongings for the move from Belgium to Switzerland

Before the moving day, it is recommended to tell the Swiss customs when your belongings will cross the Swiss border. To move from Belgium to Switzerland will require some formalities.

Transferring your address to Switzerland is the main condition of importing your belongings, your animals, or your vehicles which may be subjected to importation fees. For a tax exemption, you must have personally used the imported goods for at least six months and continue to use them after importation:

• EU nationals (and therefore, Belgians) can prove the change of address simply by an employment contract, lease to rent, a document certifying that the immigrants notified the authorities of their departure from the country of origin, etc.
• The detailed inventory of the goods and their value must be drawn up in double copies. This list must also contain the vehicle(s) used for personal use

The advantage of calling on a professional moving company from Belgium to Switzerland

The services offered by a professional moving company are a real advantage in taking charge of the procedures and formalities of a move. The specialized company also has the role of interlocutor with the various administrations.

In addition, it has suitable and secure moving equipment to transport your goods without incident to your new home. So you can better focus on your installation with the confidence of it being hassle free.

Would you like to move to Switzerland from Belgium?

Maison Genné puts its expertise at your disposal for all your international moves. For more information, you can contact us by phone or via the online form.