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Removals to Switzerland

Switzerland is not in the EU, so the customs process is its own thing entirely. It is well-organised and predictable, provided the forms are complete before the vehicle reaches the border.

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What actually matters on this route

Form 18.44The Swiss declaration for removal goods, listing everything you are importing.
Six-month ownership ruleApplied strictly. Goods bought shortly before the move can attract duty.
Residence permitOr at least proof of your application, for duty-free entry of personal effects.
Vehicles and firearmsSeparate processes entirely. Tell us early if either is involved.
Customs documentationExport declaration and itemised packing list - £145, added once regardless of destination or volume, never folded into the cost of the vehicle.

Customs rules change. We confirm the current requirements for your date at survey rather than relying on what was true last year.

How the price is worked out

International moves are priced by volume, not by distance. What matters is how many cubic metres you fill and how the shipment travels - a container does not care whether it started in Abingdon or Aberdeen.

  • Survey first. We measure your load in cubic metres, on video or in person.
  • Shared or sole-use. Below roughly 24 m³ sharing is cheaper. Above it, a container of your own usually wins.
  • Route: Overland via France or Germany.
  • Transit: 5-8 days, plus consolidation before and clearance after.
  • Export packing. Every shipment gets export-grade wrap and a customs inventory, itemised as its own line - about 18% added to the shipping cost for packing that has to survive a container and a long transit, not just a van down the road. Full details of our packing service are on its own page.

We are not VAT-registered, so there is no VAT to add to your shipping cost - the figure you see is the figure you pay.

Moving to the UK instead?

If you are bringing a household back to the UK, ask us about Transfer of Residence (ToR1) relief. Applied for correctly and in advance, it lets you import your own used belongings without paying UK duty or VAT. Applied for late, it does not. It is free to apply and we will point you at the form.

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Moving to Switzerland

Is Switzerland harder than an EU move?

Different rather than harder. The forms are more prescriptive but the process is predictable, and the border is efficient when the paperwork is right.

Can I import a car with my household goods?

Not on the same declaration. Vehicles follow a separate customs process and we will point you to a specialist.

How much does it cost to move to Switzerland from the UK?

A three-bedroom household is typically £4,975-£5,850, priced by volume rather than distance, whether you route via France or Germany.

Other destinations

Where else we ship

IrelandFranceSpainPortugalGermanythe NetherlandsItalyCyprusthe UAEthe USACanadaAustraliaNew Zealand

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