REMOVALS TO SWITZERLAND

UK to Switzerland removals by the UK's largest shared load provider.
For secure, professional, and stress-free international removals.

We have multiple removals vehicles travelling to, from and through Switzerland on a regular basis and have decades of experience dealing with Swiss authorities and making Switzerland to UK and UK to Switzerland moves happen seamlessly.

• Your own Move Manager
• Fully trained and vetted staff
• Family business for four generations
• Free home or virtual survey

• IAM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & 45001 accredited
• Superior quality packing materials
• Fully electronic inventories
• Depots in the UK, Madrid, Barcelona & Malaga

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REMOVALS TO SWITZERLAND

UK to Switzerland removals by the UK's largest shared load provider.

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For secure, professional, and stress-free international removals.

• Your own Move Manager
• IAM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & 45001 accredited
• Fully trained and vetted staff
• Free home or virtual survey
• Family business for four generations
• Superior quality packing materials
• Fully electronic inventories
• Depots in UK, Madrid, Barcelona & Malaga

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Book your move with Matthew James for a stress-free UK to Switzerland removals process

Are you looking for a removal service to or from Switzerland? We have multiple vehicles travelling through Switzerland every month.

From Bern to Barcelona, Lyon to Lausanne or Geneva to Glasgow; let Matthew James take the stress out of your removals to Switzerland.

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European Shared Load

A part/shared load service is a cost effective way to move your goods to and from your destination. The reason this service is so cost effective is that you share the vehicle with other consignments and therefore the vehicle costs are also shared. All consignments are individually prepared, numbered, labelled and inventoried to ensure all items are correctly delivered to you. The main advantage of a part load service is that you will receive the Matthew James service of excellence at the most cost effective price.

European Dedicated Service

A dedicated service gives you the flexibility to choose your collection and delivery dates. This service guarantees the Matthew James service of excellence and peace of mind that your moving dates can be fixed, allowing you the convenience to make travel arrangements and plan your arrival. All delivery dates are subject to EU laws on driving time. We can confirm the timing prior to any booking.

European Premium Service

A direct service combines Matthew James’ service of excellence with the added advantage of a dedicated collection date and express delivery timescale. Handling of your effects is minimised as they remain on the same vehicle throughout. Although your delivery will be carried out in conjunction with other clients consignments, this means you will share the cost of the vehicle and your consignment will be prioritised for onward delivery typically within 7-10 days of collection.

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load service and save up to 70%

How it works

We create an electronic inventory and label every item with a unique QR code.

Each item is scanned as it leaves your home and is loaded onto our vehicle.

If not already achieved in transit, your consignment awaits customs clearance at our depot.

After clearance, each consignment is loaded separately onto our vehicle.

Upon delivery, we scan each item off our vehicle and into your new home.

We create an inventory and label every box with a unique QR code

Each item is scanned as it’s loaded into the van

Your consignment awaits customs clearance at our depot

After clearance, each consignment is loaded separately onto the vehicle

At destination, we scan each item off the vehicle and into your new home

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Packing Services

Expert Swiss customs support from HMRC accredited professionals

Moving to Switzerland comes with customs requirements that need to be handled properly, ideally before your belongings even begin their journey. It is one of the more detailed parts of an international move, and getting it right early on can save time & money, as well as avoiding unnecessary complications later.

Our in-house customs team helps you with all the paperwork and guides you through the process from the start, making sure everything is prepared correctly, before your move begins. For removals to Switzerland, customs clearance is handled in Geneva or Basel depending on the route, helping keep your move organised and moving as planned.

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Why Matthew James Removals is your best choice for international relocations

With a blend of good old fashioned passion and customer service together with the latest technology and a modern fleet, find out what makes us the right choice for your move, whether in the globe you choose to go.

Moving to Switzerland, with guidance at every stage

Moving to Switzerland often comes with plenty of questions, from transport arrangements and customs requirements to timings and planning the move itself. We provide clear guidance throughout the process, helping you understand what to expect before the journey begins.

With three generations of experience in international removals, we support moves across Switzerland and back to the UK, whether you are relocating to Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, or further afield. Every move is planned around your location, requirements, and timeframe, with careful organisation from collection through to delivery. Our crews are trained experts in moving high value goods from across Europe without so much as a hiccup.

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Professional removals services to homes across Europe and worldwide

Whether you are moving from London to Zurich, Manchester to Geneva, Edinburgh to Basel, or returning from Switzerland back to the UK, we can help you get there. From single items to full family homes, every move is planned around your route and requirements.

Our shared load service regularly covers moves across Switzerland, throughout Europe, and to destinations further afield. With regular departures from the UK to the European mainland and established routes across Europe, we help organise moves of all sizes with clear planning from the very beginning.

From your first enquiry, our team is there to answer questions, guide you through the process, and make sure your belongings arrive where they need to be, safe and sound.

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We’re proud to be accredited and industry-regulated

Switzerland is often listed as one of the most developed and wealthy countries in the world. The IMF lists Switzerland as having the highest nominal wealth per adult as well as having the eighth-highest GDP per capita. For a nation of only 8.3 million, Switzerland punches well above its weight when it comes to national output and economic performance. Switzerland matches this economic prowess by ranking amongst the top countries in the world for government transparency, civil liberties and quality of life.

Fortnightly removal services to Switzerland

At Matthew James Removals we offer fortnightly removals to Switzerland, throughout the year. From dedicated removals to shared-loads or even single items, we offer a service to meet your requirements. Our expertise, know-how, local knowledge and specialist vehicles make us the obvious choice for your move to Switzerland from the UK.

Recognition

Our company has been accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. We are members of IAM (International Association of Movers), the world’s largest trade association for the global removals industry.

Our storage facilities in Europe

We have decades of experience clearing customs both into and out of Switzerland and our dedicated team of Move Managers will guide you through the completion of Swiss customs documents. We are also able to offer transport under T1 documents for removals that need to transit through EU countries from or to Switzerland.

Insurance

We can arrange a bespoke insurance policy aligned with your Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum service, to ensure that your treasured possessions are covered in the unlikely event of an accident occurring. Please speak to your designated Move Manager who can guide you through this process and advise you accordingly.

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Popular places to live in Switzerland

Matthew James Removal have been helping families move home locally for over a century. When moving to a new house, it’s helpful to have a specialist to guide and advise you.

The below areas are also within our relocation and removal service areas

La Chaux-de-Fonds
Schaffhausen
Fribourg
Vernier
Chur

Neuchâtel
Uster
Sion
St Moritz

Moving to Switzerland

Removals to Switzerland

Switzerland is situated in Western-Central Europe and is bordered by Italy, France, Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein. Switzerland has an old and intricate history with its neighbouring countries, which is most evident in its four official languages: German, Italian, French and Romansh. Switzerland is famous for its beautiful mountainous landscapes, which dominate the southern half of the country and 60% of the nation’s total area. However, the majority of the Swiss population is concentrated in the northern Swiss Plateau region of the country where the two largest cities – Zurich and Geneva – are located.

Travelling in Switzerland

British citizens do not require a visa to enter Switzerland but you will need to provide proof of identity and a work permit or employment contract if you intend to relocate to Switzerland. As Switzerland is not a member of the EU or European Economic Area, relocating to Switzerland is not as simple as moving to other European EU-member locations such as France or Germany. If you do not plan to work once your relocate, you will have to provide evidence of adequate financial resources to support yourself while living in Switzerland. The UK basic state pension is still payable in Switzerland though you will not get UK pension credit. More information can be found on the Swiss Federal Office Migration website.

Living in Switzerland

As most people in Switzerland rent property – especially in the major cities of Geneva, Bern and Zurich – a shortage of apartments has increased competition and resulted in considerably high rental prices. Expats moving to Switzerland should expect at least a quarter of their income to be spent on accommodation. However, Switzerland’s high average salaries and excellent living standards often offset its expensive cost of living. Whether you seek the outdoor lifestyle of skiing in snowcapped mountains or a prosperous career in a modern and diverse city, Switzerland can be an ideal relocation for you.

Working in Switzerland

Anyone living or working in Switzerland is obliged to take out health insurance. This is compulsory and will need to be arranged within your first three months of arriving in Switzerland. You will also need to register your residence at your local town hall within 8 days of arriving in Switzerland. If you intend to spend more than 6 months of the year in Switzerland with your UK-registered car you will also need to register it with Swiss authorities. Further motor vehicle information can found on the Swiss Authorities website.

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Regardless of if you wish to move a hot tub, an office or a 7 bedroom house, we have the resources, experience and know how to make your move happen. Find out how we can help today

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