Arrival and Registration
Deregister at your previous place of residence
A move away from a Swiss municipality is reported to the residents' registration office of the previous municipality, in many cantons online via eUmzugCH. If you are moving from abroad, the registration law of your previous country of residence applies. Its confirmation of deregistration is regularly required in Switzerland: when registering with the municipality, for tax purposes and for the duty-free declaration of your household goods. Keep it, and update your postal address, bank, insurers and subscriptions at the same time.
Who this applies to. This guide applies if the cross-border commuter status is no.
Checklist
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Complete the deregistration with your previous registration office
Moving within Switzerland: the residents' registration office of your previous municipality, in many places online via eUmzugCH. Moving from abroad: the registration authority there.
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Request and keep the confirmation of deregistration
Required when registering with your Swiss municipality and for the duty-free import of household goods with the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (federal).
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Update ongoing contracts and addresses
Postal redirection order, bank, insurers, subscriptions and your employer.
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Settle taxes and social insurance at your previous residence
The tax office of your previous place of residence issues the final assessment; clarify open questions before you leave.
Costs
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Deregistration fee not quantified
Within Switzerland, deregistration is normally free of charge. If you are moving from abroad, any fee is set by your previous country of residence.
No total: the items depend on conditions and on your situation. A total without your answers would be too high or too low depending on the case — the cost calculation in your plan uses them.
Frequently asked questions
Who does this guide apply to?
This guide applies if the cross-border commuter status is no.
What does it cost?
Deregistration fee: not quantified.
What do I need to do?
Complete the deregistration with your previous registration office; Request and keep the confirmation of deregistration; Update ongoing contracts and addresses; Settle taxes and social insurance at your previous residence.
As of: 08.10.2026