Services
What relocation agencies actually do.
Four things make or break a move to Switzerland: a flat in a market where 0.93% of homes stand empty, the right permit, the admin of the first weeks and a school place. Pick one to see who does it well, or get matched for all four.
Free for youNo obligationPartner agencies first, then ranked by reviews
- agencies do home search
- 48
- handle permits
- 36
- do settling-in
- 43
- help with schools
- 43
- for you, always
- CHF 0
Start with what you need
Most agencies do more than one: 36 of the 54 do home search, permits and settling-in together.
Home search
48 agencies · Off-market flats, viewings and a dossier landlords accept.Immigration & permits
36 agencies · B, L and C permits, quota timing and family reunification.Settling-in
43 agencies · Registration, health insurance, bank and the first weeks.School search
43 agencies · International, bilingual or local, before the waitlist closes.
What each one costs, and how long it takes
Prices agencies publish, not quotes. Your consultant quotes exactly after a first call.
| Service | Typical price | Takes | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home search | CHF 2,500–5,000 | 4–8 weeks to keys | 48 |
| Permits & immigration | per case | days (EU/EFTA) to months (non-EU) | 36 |
| Settling-in | CHF 1,950 | one guided day | 43 |
| Schools | CHF 190 / hour | start 1–2 years ahead for top schools | 43 |
| Full-service package | from CHF 5,950 | home search and moving in; the rest on top | 36 |
Permits: a first assessment costs CHF 99–120; nobody we checked publishes a full case price. Prices checked on 24 September 2026 on the agencies’ own pages: SwissNest Relocation, Swiss Expat Realtor, Swiss Relocation Services GmbH, Sgier + Partner.
Where each service is covered locally
Agencies with an office in the region or the region in their own service area. Underlined numbers open a city page for that service.
| Region | Home search | Permits & immigration | Settling-in | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zurich | 31 | 24 | 29 | 29 |
| Geneva | 22 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
| Basel | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
| Zug | 19 | 13 | 17 | 19 |
| Lausanne | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Lucerne | 11 | 7 | 11 | 11 |
| Ticino | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Bern | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
Tell us what you need. Meet your consultant.
Two minutes of questions, then a consultant from one of our partner agencies gets in touch. Free, with no obligation.