Departure & Repatriation Services from Switzerland

Our departure and repatriation services provide comprehensive support for individuals and families leaving Switzerland, whether returning to their home country or relocating elsewhere. We ensure a smooth, organized departure process that properly closes all Swiss administrative matters and prepares you for your next destination.

Departure Planning

We develop a comprehensive departure strategy:

• Customized departure timeline and checklist
• Notice period planning for all services and contracts
• Document preparation and requirements
• Financial planning for departure costs
• Tax implications assessment
• Repatriation or onward relocation coordination

Lease Termination and Property Handover

We manage your housing departure smoothly:

• Lease termination notice in accordance with contract terms
• Negotiation with landlords when needed
• Pre-inspection arrangements and guidance
• Property preparation for final inspection
• Final inspection accompaniment
• Damage assessment and repair coordination
• Security deposit recovery assistance

Administrative Deregistration

We handle all required deregistration procedures:

• Local residents’ office (Gemeinde/Commune) deregistration
• School withdrawal procedures
• Utility disconnections (electricity, gas, water)
• Internet and telecommunications cancellations
• Health insurance termination
• Tax authority deregistration
• Social security deregistration
• Banking arrangements for account closure or maintenance

Repatriation Support

For those returning to their home country:

• Reverse culture shock preparation
• Home country housing assistance
• School reintegration support
• Career transition guidance
• Banking and financial repatriation
• Healthcare transition planning
• Emotional and psychological adjustment support
• Moving logistics coordination

Onward Relocation Coordination

For those moving to a new international location:

• Destination services coordination
• Immigration requirements guidance
• Moving logistics between Switzerland and new location
• Cultural briefing for new destination
• Housing search initiation
• School search for new location
• Handover of relevant documentation

Financial Settlement

We assist with financial closure in Switzerland:

• Final bill settlements for all services
• Security deposit recovery
• Tax clearance procedures
• Pension fund considerations and processing
• Banking arrangements for international access
• Insurance policy closures and refunds
• Outstanding payment resolution

Specialized Departure Services

Additional specialized services include:

• Pet relocation coordination
• Vehicle export or sale assistance
• Storage arrangements for retained items
• Mail forwarding setup
• Document retention and shipping
• Property management setup for retained properties
• Ongoing representation for unresolved matters

Our departure and repatriation services ensure you leave Switzerland with all matters properly resolved, allowing for a positive conclusion to your Swiss experience and a smooth transition to your next destination.