Moving Timeline & Planner
Your interactive roadmap to settling in Switzerland
Your Switzerland Moving Journey
Moving to Switzerland involves multiple deadlines and milestones. Our interactive timeline helps you track essential tasks from pre-arrival planning to long-term settlement goals. Set your arrival date to get personalized deadlines and download your planner.
Click on timeline events for detailed information and direct links to relevant guides. Download your personalized planner to stay organized throughout your move.
Interactive Timeline
Set Your Arrival Date
Enter your arrival date to get personalized deadlines and timeline
Your Moving Progress
Track your essential moving tasks and deadlines
Pre-Arrival Planning
recommendedResearch and prepare essential services
Arrival Day
criticalActivate health insurance (retroactive coverage)
Commune Registration
criticalRegister with local authorities (Anmeldung)
Mobile & Banking Setup
importantGet Swiss mobile number and bank account
Health Insurance Deadline
criticalFinal deadline for mandatory health insurance
Driver's License Exchange
importantExchange foreign license for Swiss license
Household Goods Import Deadline
importantFinal deadline for duty-free import of personal effects
Legend
Essential Guides
Health Insurance
Mandatory coverage within 90 days
Banking
Essential for salary and payments
Permits
Understand your residence permit
Timeline Tips
- Start health insurance research before arrival to avoid last-minute stress
- Register with commune immediately - it unlocks other essential services
- Keep all official documents organized and easily accessible
- Set calendar reminders for important deadlines well in advance
- Consider professional help for complex situations (permits, taxes)
Ready to Start Your Move?
Begin with our interactive timeline to understand key deadlines, then explore our detailed guides for each step of your relocation.