Settle Smoothly in Switzerland — With Expert Support
Banking, insurance, utilities, registrations—everything handled for your Swiss transition.
Settling into life in Switzerland involves navigating complex administrative tasks—from opening bank accounts and securing mandatory health insurance to setting up utilities and completing local registration (Anmeldung). With forms in German, French, or Italian, strict deadlines (health insurance within 3 months!), and canton-specific bureaucratic requirements, many expats feel overwhelmed. Prime Relocation handles it all. Through our partnerships with expat-savvy.ch and expat-friendly banks, we coordinate banking, health insurance, utilities, and all administrative registrations so you can focus on your new job and Swiss life. With multilingual support in EN/DE/FR and many years of experience guiding expats through Swiss daily life setup, we make settling-in seamless. Here's how we make it easier.
Here's what sets our settling-in support apart.
Key Facts: Settling-in Switzerland
- Banking setup with expat-friendly institutions
- Health insurance via expat-savvy.ch partnership
- Utilities coordination — electricity, internet, phone
- Local registration (Anmeldung) within 14 days
- EN/DE/FR support for all administrative tasks
- 2000+ expats assisted with Swiss daily life setup
Without expert help, expats often encounter these settling-in obstacles.
Common Obstacles
Language Barriers
Forms, contracts, customer service in German/French/Italian.
Bureaucratic Complexity
Multiple agencies, forms, deadlines—easy to miss critical steps.
Hidden Costs
Deposit requirements, insurance nuances, utility pricing surprises.
Our proven 3-step system covers all administrative essentials.
Our Process
1 Bank & Insurance Setup
Open accounts, secure mandatory health coverage
Bank & Insurance Setup
Open accounts, secure mandatory health coverage
2 Utilities & Essentials
Electricity, internet, phone, TV license
Utilities & Essentials
Electricity, internet, phone, TV license
3 Registration & Daily Life
Commune registration, daily essentials orientation
Registration & Daily Life
Commune registration, daily essentials orientation
Every Swiss canton has unique administrative requirements—here's our local expertise.
Canton-Specific Requirements
Zurich →
- • Anmeldung within 14 days
- • Multiple health insurance options
- • Online utility setup available
Zug →
- • Streamlined registration process
- • Tax-filing support recommended
- • Lakeside community integration
Geneva →
- • French-language forms standard
- • Different insurance providers
- • Cross-border worker rules
See how other expats settled smoothly with our administrative support.
"Serious and reliable. They quickly found us a great place to live in Zug. Highly recommended!"
"Perfect service — everything was smooth and on time."
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
What's the deadline for Swiss health insurance?
You must have Swiss health insurance within 3 months of registering residence. Late enrollment triggers retroactive premiums and fines. We ensure timely coverage through our expat-savvy.ch partnership.
How do I set up utilities in Switzerland?
Electricity, water, and internet require separate contracts with local providers. We coordinate setup, explain pricing structures, and handle paperwork in German/French/Italian as needed.
What is Anmeldung (local registration)?
Anmeldung is mandatory registration at your local commune within 14 days of moving in. You need rental contract, passport, and residence permit. We accompany you if needed.
How do I open a Swiss bank account as an expat?
You need residence permit, proof of address, and employment contract. We guide you to expat-friendly banks (PostFinance, UBS, CS) and coordinate appointments with English-speaking advisors.
Can you help with driver's license conversion?
Yes. Most EU/US licenses can be converted within 12 months. Non-EU may require tests. We advise on canton-specific rules and coordinate with authorities.
Ready to Settle into Swiss Life?
Banking, insurance, utilities—we handle the admin so you can focus on your new life.
