Service — Settling-In
The admin cliff, cleared in a day.
Register at the commune within 14 days. That starts the three-month clock for mandatory health insurance — miss it and coverage isn’t backdated. Add banking, a driving-licence exchange and utilities, and the first weeks vanish in bureaucracy. A settling-in service does it in hours.
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To register at your commune
3 months
To take mandatory health insurance
CHF 1,950
Typical settling-in day
01 — How it works
Settling-In, step by step.
01 — Commune registration
Register (Anmeldung) at your Gemeinde within 14 days — the step that unlocks your permit card, bank and insurance.
02 — Health insurance
Choose and enrol in basic insurance (KVG/LAMal) before the three-month deadline so cover backdates to arrival.
03 — Bank account
Open a Swiss account for salary, rent and bills — smoother with the right documents in hand.
04 — Utilities & connections
Electricity, internet, mobile, radio/TV fee (Serafe) and home contents insurance.
05 — Licence & orientation
Exchange your driving licence within 12 months and get oriented to your neighbourhood, transport and recycling rules.
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02 — What you get
What’s included.
- ✓Commune registration (Anmeldung)
- ✓Health-insurance selection & enrolment
- ✓Swiss bank account opening
- ✓Utilities, internet & Serafe setup
- ✓Driving-licence exchange
- ✓Local orientation & first-weeks checklist
03 — Typical cost
What it costs.
| Package | Typical price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials half-day | from CHF 900 | Registration, insurance and banking — the non-negotiables. |
| Full settling-in day | ~CHF 1,950 | A guided day covering all admin end to end. |
| Family / extended | CHF 2,500+ | Additional family members, school liaison and a longer orientation. |
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Swiss health insurance is mandatory within 3 months.
Every new resident must take basic health insurance (KVG/LAMal) within three months of arrival — miss the deadline and coverage isn't backdated. With ~40 insurers and big premium differences, it pays to compare with someone independent before you sign.
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04 — Common questions
Settling-In
What’s included in settling-in?
Commune registration, health-insurance setup, bank account, driving-licence exchange, utilities and local orientation — typically a guided day or two.
When should I sort health insurance?
Within three months of arrival. Coverage starts from your arrival date only if you enrol in time, so it is one of the first things to handle.
Do I have to register in person?
Most communes require an in-person registration within 14 days, with your passport, permit or visa and rental contract. A settling-in agent books and accompanies you.
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