Relocation checklist
Relocating to a new country is a big adventure – and comes with a few hurdles. Prime Relocation supports you in arriving in Switzerland with as little stress as possible. Based on our many years of experience, we have created a relocation checklist to make your move as smooth as possible
Will I feel comfortable in the new country? Can my place of work also become a home for my family? Is the new job worth the effort of a fresh start? These and many other questions probably go through your mind when you are thinking about relocating. To gain more certainty and dispel any doubts, it is advisable to make an orientation visit to Switzerland first.
At Prime Relocation, we offer customised exploratory tours to familiarise you with life and culture in Switzerland. Our local experts with relocation experience will cover the most important aspects of a new start and answer any questions you may have, such as:
Before you start again, you must of course prepare your departure and observe all relevant notice periods. In our experience, you should go through the following relocation checklist before you start again:
Prime Relocation can already assist you with these tasks in the so-called “Month before the Move”. We will be happy to assist you with the visa formalities for you and your family. In addition, you can have us organise the move – if you have already found it, even directly to your new home in Switzerland. Simply let us know your moving dates. In addition, we are of course available to advise you on all formal and legal issues and on the Move Checklist and relevant Valuables and Important Documents.
Having your own home is an important basis for feeling at home in your new country. That’s why finding accommodation should be one of the top priorities on your relocation checklist. This involves the following tasks:
Looking for a new home can take up a lot of time and energy. That’s why the support of our relocation agency is particularly valuable for our clients. We know the Swiss housing market and can advise you on the right location and the peculiarities of the property market. We use our network to put you in contact with sellers and landlords so that you can quickly find the right property to rent or buy.
You can also delegate all formal and organisational tasks relating to your move to us. We will be happy to take care of all registrations for electricity, gas etc. and, if you wish, even the complete furnishing of your new home for you. So you can arrive on Moving Day right away. If you want to do the furnishing yourself, we will put you in touch with contacts for furniture stores, craftsmen and interior designers.
We also give you time to find your dream home: In a temporary flat, you can take your time looking for a property and save on hotel costs.
Unfortunately, moving to another country involves a lot of bureaucracy. The following formalities are particularly important:
Don’t be put off by the bureaucratic hurdles. Prime Relocation will help you complete all the formalities so that you can start your new job and new life in Switzerland without any worries.
Move and have a good time: organisational and bureaucratic issues often play the biggest role in relocation. But it takes more than that to really feel at home in Switzerland. Don’t neglect the following aspects of your relocation:
With Prime Relocation, you have a well-connected partner at your side. We will support you in your search for the right childcare or school place for your children, provide you with suitable contacts for extracurricular activities, know where the nearest gym is and help you to make new friends locally. Because we are convinced that a relocation checklist has only been completed when you really feel at home in Switzerland.
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Prime Relocation GmbH obtained the EuRA Global Quality Seal Plus on 26th August 2016.
Based on an ISO 9001 process management model, the GQS+ specifies the processes and KPIs, which reflect the very highest standards in relocation services as well as relocation related services. As a full member awarded with the EuRA Global Quality Seal Plus, Prime Relocation GmbH demonstrates a total commitment to quality.
