New to Switzerland? Your start gets easier once you know the right steps.
The BoVita Swiss Start Kit helps you put housing, registration, mobile plan, insurance, rental deposit and the most important tasks after your move into the right order.
- Swiss focus
- For expats and students
- Free to use
- BoVita Tool
- No sign-up needed
Start in SwitzerlandStep by stepWhat should you do first?
Before the move
Find a place to live, prepare your rental dossier, gather your documents and plan a first temporary solution.
When you move in
Prepare the handover of keys, the move-in protocol, the rental deposit, internet and insurance properly.
After moving in
Set up your registration with the municipality, mobile plan, bank account, health insurance and everyday life in Switzerland.
Your start checklist
Your progress is stored only locally in your browser. No sign-up.
Practical services for your start
These offers are optional. They can help you settle in Switzerland faster. Some links may be partner links.
Yallo
Connected quickly and affordably from day one. Advice also in English and up to 71% off on mobile, internet and TV. Our recommendation for everyone starting out in Switzerland.
GoCaution
Instead of paying the deposit in cash, a rental deposit solution lets you stay liquid. Check whether it makes sense for you.
Helvetia
Compare options and prepare your health insurance in good time. Our recommendation: Helvetia, one of Switzerland's largest insurers.
Neon
Top-rated for expats and students: Neon is free, opened in 10 minutes via app and comes without hidden fees.
Galaxus
Mobile, internet and TV from CHF 12 per month, no minimum contract. Our recommendation for an affordable connection from day one.
Furniture assembly
Get your furniture professionally assembled and mounted so your new home is ready to move into quickly.
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Move-in checklist
Prepare the handover of keys, the protocol, the deposit and your first steps after moving in.
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