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Settling-in services in Switzerland

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Register at your commune within 14 days. That starts a three-month clock for health insurance. Add a bank account, a licence exchange and utilities, and the first weeks disappear. 43 agencies do it with their clients, often in one day.

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agencies list settling-in
43
to register at your commune
14 days
to take out health insurance
3 months
published price of a settling-in day
CHF 1,950
Google reviews talk about registration, the bank, insurance or settling in
160

Top 3 partner agencies for settling-in in Switzerland, and why

Ratings from Google reviews, September 2026

The top 3 in Switzerland are partner agencies we work with directly: Auris Relocation, Prime Relocation and Welcome Service, in alphabetical order. No agency pays for its place here. Partner agencies work across Switzerland; named here are those that list settling-in and have at least 10 Google reviews.

  • Auris RelocationPreferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay for introductions, never for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Score 4.98★ 5.0 from 197 Google reviews (68 in the last 24 months)office in ZurichHome search, Permits, Settling-inEN, DE, FRfree first consultation

  • Prime RelocationPreferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay for introductions, never for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Score 4.81★ 4.8 from 68 Google reviews (19 in the last 24 months)office in ZugHome search, Permits, Settling-inEN, DE, FREuRA, EuRA Global Quality Sealfree first consultation

  • Welcome ServicePreferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay for introductions, never for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Score 4.61★ 4.3 from 18 Google reviews (6 in the last 24 months)office in GenevaHome search, Permits, Settling-inEN, FR, DE, ITfree first consultation

ReloFinder score (Bayesian average)Google ratings captured – partner agencies we work with directly are in the top groupHow we rankupdated

The top 10 for settling-in

Of the 43 agencies that list settling-in, in the same order as everywhere on ReloFinder. The top five are partner agencies we work with directly. All other agencies follow their review score.

All 43 agencies

Top 5 partner agencies

  • Top 5

    Auris Relocation

    Preferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay for introductions, never for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Zurich · EN DE FR

    Google rating 5.0197 reviewsGoogle rating of Auris Relocation’s own listing, captured 11 May 2026.

    Score 4.98

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    Newest review: Auris Relocation
    “From day one, Corinne provided exceptional service during our recent relocation. She was friendly, organized, and so helpful when it came to paperwork and…”
    ★★★★★Rebecca P. · Google ·

    Clients mention 8 consultants by name

    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Orientation
    • Temporary housing
    • Departure

    ReloFinder score 4.98

    Preferred partner: pays for introductions, never for rank

  • Top 5

    Prime Relocation

    Preferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay for introductions, never for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Zug · EN DE FR

    Google rating 4.868 reviewsGoogle rating of Prime Relocation’s own listing, captured 1 May 2026.

    Score 4.81

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    Newest review: Prime Relocation
    “Silvia from Prime Relocation did an outstanding job. We were very happy with the service.”
    ★★★★★Cecilia B. · Google ·
    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Temporary housing
    • Departure
    • Partner support
    • Pets
    • Tax & legal

    ReloFinder score 4.81

    Preferred partner: pays for introductions, never for rank

  • Top 5

    Rel-Ex (Relocation & Expat Services GmbH)

    Preferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay for introductions, never for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Andelfingen · EN DE FR

    Google rating 5.07 reviewsGoogle rating of Rel-Ex (Relocation & Expat Services GmbH)’s own listing, captured 21 Sep 2026.

    Score 4.87

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    Newest review: Rel-Ex (Relocation & Expat Services GmbH)
    “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Relex for their outstanding support throughout our family’s relocation process. Relex made what could have been…”
    ★★★★★Atte V. · Google ·

    Clients mention 1 consultant by name

    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Temporary housing

    ReloFinder score 4.87

    Preferred partner: pays for introductions, never for rank

  • Top 5

    Relonest

    Preferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay for introductions, never for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Zurich · EN DE FR IT ES

    Google rating 4.621 reviewsGoogle rating of Relonest’s own listing, captured 11 May 2026.

    Score 4.73

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    Newest review: Relonest
    “Relonest is the best relocation service for Zürich. Arabella and the whole team did a fantastic job in supporting me on the apartment scouting and migration…”
    ★★★★★Max F. · Google ·

    Clients mention 1 consultant by name

    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Temporary housing
    • Departure

    ReloFinder score 4.73

    Preferred partner: pays for introductions, never for rank

  • Top 5

    Welcome Service

    Preferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay for introductions, never for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Geneva · EN FR DE IT

    Google rating 4.318 reviewsGoogle rating of Welcome Service’s own listing, captured 1 Feb 2026.

    Score 4.61

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    Newest review: Welcome Service
    “Welcome Service did an excellent job understanding our needs, helping us find a place, and helping us to settle in.”
    ★★★★★Simo H. · Google ·
    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Temporary housing
    • Departure
    • Partner support
    • Pets
    • Tax & legal

    ReloFinder score 4.61

    Preferred partner: pays for introductions, never for rank

  • Top 5

    Just Relocation

    Preferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay for introductions, never for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    All Switzerland · EN TR DE

    Google rating 5.02 reviewsGoogle rating of Just Relocation’s own listing, captured 21 Sep 2026.

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    Newest review: Just Relocation
    “It was a great experience working with Deniz. Moving is always stressful, but her calm and kind personality, knowledge about the local practices helped us to…”
    ★★★★★Nora C. · Google ·
    • Home search
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Coaching
    • Insurance

    Preferred partner: pays for introductions, never for rank

  1. Rank 6

    Relocation Basel (h.o.m.e.s. GmbH)

    Riehen · DE EN FR IT ES

    Google rating 5.0102 reviewsAverage of the 102 reviews captured from Relocation Basel (h.o.m.e.s. GmbH)’s own Google listing, 31 Mar 2026.

    Score 4.97

    Taking new clients

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    Newest review: Relocation Basel (h.o.m.e.s. GmbH)
    “Recently relocated to Basel from US and very lucky to be guided through the integration process by Claudia. So many things managed perfectly including securing…”
    ★★★★★Daniel M. · Google ·

    Clients mention 2 consultants by name

    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Temporary housing
    • Departure
    • Partner support
    • Pets
    • Tax & legal

    ReloFinder score 4.97

  2. Rank 7

    Silver Nest Relocation

    Zürich · EN DE

    Google rating 5.062 reviewsGoogle rating of Silver Nest Relocation’s own listing, captured 11 Nov 2025.

    Score 4.95

    Taking new clients

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    Newest review: Silver Nest Relocation
    “I couldn’t recommend Silver Nest Relocation more than enough to anyone searching for an apartment in Zürich’s competitive housing market. From the very…”
    ★★★★★Sean K. · Google ·

    Clients mention 2 consultants by name

    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Departure
    • Pets

    ReloFinder score 4.95

  3. Rank 8

    Xpat Relocation

    Hünenbergsee · EN DE

    Google rating 5.039 reviewsGoogle rating of Xpat Relocation’s own listing, captured 31 Jan 2026.

    Score 4.93

    Taking new clients

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    Newest review: Xpat Relocation
    “We moved to Switzerland for my wife’s work - our second relocation from the US in three years - with our three kids and dog. Marianne goes above and beyond…”
    ★★★★★Chris D. · Google ·

    Clients mention 1 consultant by name

    • Home search
    • Settling-in
    • Schools

    ReloFinder score 4.93

  4. Rank 9

    Crane Relocation GmbH

    Zug · EN DE

    Google rating 5.027 reviewsGoogle rating of Crane Relocation GmbH’s own listing, captured 11 May 2026.

    Score 4.92

    Taking new clients

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    Newest review: Crane Relocation GmbH
    “Flawless Relocation Support in Zug – Highly Recommended! I cannot imagine how difficult our move to Zug (6300) would have been without Julia Kaufmann and Crane…”
    ★★★★★Denis B. · Google ·

    Clients mention 1 consultant by name

    • Home search
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Departure

    ReloFinder score 4.92

  5. Rank 10

    Schmid & Hoppler

    Wollerau · EN DE

    Google rating 5.027 reviewsGoogle rating of Schmid & Hoppler’s own listing, captured 21 Nov 2025.

    Score 4.92

    Taking new clients

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    Newest review: Schmid & Hoppler
    “We were very pleased with Sandra's support when we were looking to rent an apartment in Canton Schwyz. From the beginning, she was very friendly and sensitive…”
    ★★★★★Taylor F. · Google ·

    Clients mention 2 consultants by name

    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools

    ReloFinder score 4.92

  6. Rank 11

    SwissNest Relocation

    Preferred partner: how it worksVetted and audited by ReloFinder. Requests sent through ReloFinder go only to preferred partners. They pay for introductions, never for rank. The top five of every list are partner agencies we work with directly; outside the top five, partners are ranked by score like everyone else.

    Zurich · EN DE RU

    Google rating 5.023 reviewsGoogle rating of SwissNest Relocation’s own listing, captured 21 Sep 2026.

    Score 4.91

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    Newest review: SwissNest Relocation
    “Wir befinden uns aktuell noch in der Planungs- und Orientierungsphase unseres möglichen Umzugs nach Zürich und wurden von SwissNest Relocation bereits sehr…”
    ★★★★★Jacob R. · Google ·
    • Home search
    • Permits
    • Settling-in
    • Schools
    • Temporary housing
    • Partner support
    • Pets
    • Tax & legal

    ReloFinder score 4.91

    Preferred partner: pays for introductions, never for rank

Score = Bayesian average of the Google rating, weighted by review count (captured per agency between November 2025 and September 2026). Quotes: each agency's newest Google review of 80+ characters, any rating. How we rank

Settling-in, city by city

Local agencies only: an office in the region or the region in their own service area. Where the local data is deep enough, the city has its own settling-in page.

Your first weeks, in order

  1. Commune registration

    Register (Anmeldung) at your commune within 14 days. It unlocks your permit card, bank and insurance.

  2. Health insurance

    Choose basic insurance (KVG/LAMal) before the three-month deadline, so cover goes back to your arrival day.

  3. Bank account

    Open a Swiss account for salary, rent and bills, with the right documents in hand.

  4. Utilities and connections

    Electricity, internet, mobile, the radio and TV fee (Serafe) and home contents insurance.

  5. Licence and orientation

    Exchange your driving licence within 12 months and learn the neighbourhood, transport and recycling rules.

What settling-in costs

Prices agencies and schools publish, not quotes. 41 of the 43 agencies price your case in a free first consultation.

Checked on 24 September 2026 on the published price pages. Your consultant quotes exactly after the first call.
PackagePriceWhat it covers
Settling-in dayCHF 1,950Up to 6 hours: registration, health insurance and a bank account.
By the hourCHF 99–190 / hourSingle errands: the commune, the bank, utilities.
Move-in handoverCHF 299Someone at the handover with the landlord, so old damage is not yours.

Sources: Swiss Relocation Services GmbH, SwissNest Relocation, Schweizer Relocation, Wielgoss Relocation.

Bring these to the bank

Your permit or registration confirmation, passport and a Swiss address. For the car: a foreign licence is valid for 12 months. EU/EEA licences are exchanged without a driving test; most others need a test drive.

Health insurance: three months, then it costs you

Every new resident must take basic health insurance (KVG/LAMal) within 3 months of taking up residence. Enrol in time and cover goes back to your arrival day; miss it and the gap is yours to pay. Premiums for the same cover differ widely between insurers, so compare before you sign.

Independent insurance advice at expat-savvy.ch

Expat Savvy is operated by Loaded AG, which also operates ReloFinder. It never appears in rankings.

Read before you start

Plain answers, updated for 2026.

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Settling-in: questions, answered

What does settling-in include?

Commune registration, health insurance, a bank account, the licence exchange, utilities and local orientation, usually in a guided day or two. 43 agencies offer it; 41 start with a free consultation.

When should I sort health insurance?

Within three months of arrival. Cover goes back to your arrival day only if you enrol in time, so it is one of the first things to do.

Do I have to register in person?

Most communes want you in person within 14 days, with passport, permit or visa and rental contract. A settling-in consultant books it and comes along. 160 Google reviews of these agencies mention registration, the bank or insurance.

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