Find answers to frequently asked questions about required documents, deadlines, customs forms, and special cases (cars, pets, regulated items).
Moving FAQ, customs declaration, required documents, form, place and time of declaration, inventory list, residence permit, missing supporting documents, residence authorization, multiple importations, import deadline, form 18.44, weight and value, car importation, car fees < 6 months, change of registration, vehicle in a third party’s name, leasing, horse, animals, plants, ivory objects, weapons, other regulations, exportation
Learn the steps to import your furniture, vehicles, pets or other personal belongings when settling in Switzerland.
Moving personal belongings / furniture / furnishings / vehicles / animals, procedure for importing personal belongings / furniture / furnishings / vehicles / animals
Prepare your move with peace of mind thanks to this checklist: work leave, mail forwarding, inventory… everything you need to avoid forgetting anything.
Before moving, during moving, day off from work, forwarding mail, inventory of fixtures
Find contact details and opening hours of resident registration offices and foreigner services in Vaud municipalities. A practical tool to plan your local procedures.
Contacts, office hours, resident control foreign office, Vaud municipalities
Notify your local municipality of your arrival or departure, online or in person. This link guides you on deadlines and procedures to follow when moving.
Departure and arrival notification to the local municipality - online or in person, moving, deadline
This portal helps you navigate Swiss insurance: liability, disability, unemployment, retirement planning and more. An essential tool to secure your daily life.
Private liability insurance (LI), accident insurance, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, health insurance, old-age pension provision
Explore the different types of insurance: health, accident, unemployment, retirement, maternity and pension. Discover Switzerland’s three-pillar system.
Different types of insurance in Switzerland, social security, old-age and survivors' insurance, disability insurance and federal supplementary benefits, 1st pillar, occupational pension (2nd pillar), compensation for loss of earnings during military service, civil service, civil protection, maternity and paternity leave, unemployment insurance, family allowances, health and accident insurance, HIA, health insurance for pregnancy and newborns, three / 3 pillars, unemployment insurance, federal supplementary benefits, Occupational pension, life insurance or individual savings: 3rd pillar, compensation for loss of earnings (military service, maternity or paternity leave)
Learn how to sign up for health insurance, modify or cancel it. This link also guides you on insuring a baby or subscribing to supplementary insurance.
Join a health insurance fund, change, cancel health insurance, baby insurance, supplementary insurance
A complete guide to everything about health insurance: benefits, costs, premiums, letter templates and useful tips to choose your coverage wisely.
Mandatory health insurance guide, benefits, cost-sharing, premiums, insurance coverage, letter templates
Understand the rules related to mandatory health insurance in Switzerland. This link provides information on deadlines, conditions and the list of recognized insurers for legal coverage.
Start / end of insurance obligation / health insurance, list of approved health insurers
The FMEL (Student Housing Foundation Lausanne) offers housing adapted to student needs. Discover the residences, eligibility conditions and application procedures.
Fondation Maisons pour Etudiants Lausanne (FMEL), student accommodation Lausanne
Acheter-louer.ch is a platform to compare rental and sale listings across Switzerland. Find the property that fits your needs and budget.
Real estate search site / for Swiss housing, buying, renting an apartment / house
Specialized in real estate in French-speaking Switzerland, immobilier.ch lets you browse offers from local agencies. Ideal for targeted searches in the canton of Vaud.
Real estate search site / for Swiss housing, buying, renting an apartment / house
Immoscout24 is a leading portal for finding properties to rent or buy. Filter by your criteria and explore opportunities in your region.
Real estate search site / for Swiss housing, buying, renting an apartment / house
Find your future home in Switzerland with this essential platform. Whether you're looking to rent or buy, Homegate offers a wide range of property listings across the country.
Real estate search site / for Swiss housing, buying, renting an apartment / house
From finding a home to signing the lease, including the inventory and termination, this guide supports you at every step. Also discover neighborly rules and available assistance to ease your move.
Housing, finding accommodation in Vaud, application submission to a property management agency, debt collection office, lease agreement and rent guarantee, inventory of fixtures, rent and utilities, terminating the lease agreement, housing assistance, rules of good neighborliness, concierge
A brief overview of asylum criteria and procedures, federal jurisdiction, and possible regularization options for rejected applicants.
Asylum, federal jurisdiction, criteria, regularization of rejected persons
Explore the steps of naturalization in the canton of Vaud: conditions, procedures, support and special cases. These resources help you understand the process of becoming a Swiss citizen.
How to become naturalized / Swiss naturalization, why naturalization, conditions for naturalization in the canton of Vaud, apply for facilitated naturalization, naturalization procedure, naturalization support, derogation procedure
Access the conditions and procedures to obtain a residence permit based on your project: employment, studies, family life or settlement. A guide to help you prepare your application and discover available services.
Request a permit to work, study, join family, live in the canton of Vaud, prerequisites, obtain service at the counter
An anonymous questionnaire to assess your situation: residence, work, studies or family reunification. A practical tool to anticipate your steps and better understand your options in the canton of Vaud.
Anonymous survey to test eligibility to stay, work, join family, study in the canton of Vaud
Find essential information to understand the different types of residence permits, their renewal or conversion. Our resources support you throughout your procedures, whether you're awaiting authorization or transitioning to a C permit.
Residence permit information, renewal / renew permit, conversion / convert permit B to permit C, individuals without residence authorization