{"id":777,"date":"2025-01-16T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T09:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lodge.annagiraud.com\/?p=777"},"modified":"2026-03-30T12:44:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:44:53","slug":"10-important-reminders-when-departing-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lodge-relocation.com\/en\/10-important-reminders-when-departing-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Important reminders when departing Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-a7b1c84e-544d-4777-b9b6-f4c98ef1f46a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lodge-relocation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TOP-TIPS-EN-Departing-Switzerland.pdf\">10 Important reminders when departing Switzerland<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodge-relocation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TOP-TIPS-EN-Departing-Switzerland.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-a7b1c84e-544d-4777-b9b6-f4c98ef1f46a\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-51a53174 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:2rem;padding-bottom:2rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e7b75c9e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-8bd02b2\" data-block-id=\"8bd02b2\"><style>.stk-8bd02b2 .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-8bd02b2 .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-8bd02b2 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-8bd02b2 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-8bd02b2 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">1<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Send your termination letter by registered mail <\/strong>to reach the owner or real estate agent before the\nlast day of the determined month. This document\nmust be signed by all the leaseholders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-eb1a0be\" data-block-id=\"eb1a0be\"><style>.stk-eb1a0be .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-eb1a0be .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-eb1a0be {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-eb1a0be .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-eb1a0be .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">2<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check your entrance inspection document<\/strong> and manage the damage that must be repaired\n(i.e. replacement of broken or missing items, paint\nwork, missing keys, etc.). There are advantages to\ndoing this before the exit, the most important being\ncost. Keep in mind that your insurance covers only\naccidental damage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-387c5ff\" data-block-id=\"387c5ff\"><style>.stk-387c5ff .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-387c5ff .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-387c5ff {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-387c5ff .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-387c5ff .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">3<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engage with a professional cleaner to prepare for\nyour final key handover.<\/strong> It is important that not\nonly is the apartment clean but the windows,\nblinds, door frames, skirting boards etc are\nspotless. Also remember that kitchen equipment is\nexpected to be deep cleaned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-1582c66\" data-block-id=\"1582c66\"><style>.stk-1582c66 .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-1582c66 .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-1582c66 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-1582c66 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-1582c66 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">4<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deregister from your commune before you\ndepart. <\/strong>The departure certificate you receive from\nthe commune will help you to request\nreimbursements for any utility or insurance\npayments due to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-af231b2\" data-block-id=\"af231b2\"><style>.stk-af231b2 .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-af231b2 .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-af231b2 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-af231b2 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-af231b2 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">5<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cancel all your subscriptions and contracts<\/strong> (household maintenance, utilities, internet, TV,\nmobile phones, gym contracts, transport\ncards...etc). Make sure that you provide a\nforwarding address and bank account details for\nall reimbursements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-e7b75c9e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-9229db3\" data-block-id=\"9229db3\"><style>.stk-9229db3 .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-9229db3 .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-9229db3 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-9229db3 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-9229db3 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">6<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cancel all your insurances<\/strong> (household, car, pet, fire, health) <strong>except for your personal liability\ninsurance,<\/strong>unless you are sure that there will be\nno claims made on the property you leased.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-741ad53\" data-block-id=\"741ad53\"><style>.stk-741ad53 .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-741ad53 .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-741ad53 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-741ad53 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-741ad53 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">7<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inform your local post office of your change of\naddress<\/strong> for all family members and organise a\nforwarding address with them. This is important in\nSwitzerland as you will continue to receive official\ncommunication in writing and by post.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-3503be9\" data-block-id=\"3503be9\"><style>.stk-3503be9 .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-3503be9 .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-3503be9 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-3503be9 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-3503be9 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">8<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hand your vehicle licence plates back<\/strong> to the Services des Automobiles in your canton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-bee4fa0\" data-block-id=\"bee4fa0\"><style>.stk-bee4fa0 .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-bee4fa0 .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-bee4fa0 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-bee4fa0 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-bee4fa0 .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">9<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inform the tax authorities of your imminent\ndeparture<\/strong> to avoid any future misunderstandings regarding tax matters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0844f5dc wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-number-box stk-block-number-box stk--has-shape stk-block stk-40434bd\" data-block-id=\"40434bd\"><style>.stk-40434bd .stk-block-number-box__container{height:48px !important;width:48px !important;background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-40434bd .stk-block-number-box__container:before{background-color:#26498b !important;}.stk-40434bd {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-40434bd .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-40434bd .stk-block-number-box__text{font-size:24px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-number-box__container\"><span class=\"stk-block-number-box__text\" role=\"presentation\">10<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep your bank account open to receive potential\nreimbursements,<\/strong>but inform your bank that you are departing Switzerland and will close your bank account as soon as all financial matters are reconciled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1 Envoyez votre lettre de r\u00e9siliation par courrier recommand\u00e9 afin qu&rsquo;elle parvienne au propri\u00e9taire ou \u00e0 la r\u00e9gie avant le dernier jour du mois. 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