Before the move
Living in Switzerland
In the major Swiss cities such as Zurich, Berne or Basle, unoccupied flats are pretty scarce. Therefore, the search for the ideal flat is difficult, especially from abroad. Away from the city centres, flats can be found easier and quicker. Thanks to the very good infrastructure of the public transport system, commuting from the suburbs to the work place in the city is fast. Many immigrants first move in with friends or into a single room. Once you have arrived, you can look for your dream flat much easier.
Find the largest property market in Switzerland on comparis.ch. Thanks to the Comparis rating, you can also see if the rent price fits the object or not. For the viewing of a flat it is recommended to make some copies of certain documents for the landlord beforehand: the residence permit or a valid ID, an excerpt from the debt register (in Germany: SCHUFA), the details of the last landlord and your work contract. comparis.ch is a Swiss comparison service which has specialised in the needs of immigrants. Once you are in Switzerland, comparis.ch helps you to quickly find a suitable health insurance, other insurance, mobile network providers and everything else you need in your new country of residence.
