Moving to Switzerland from the US
Are you in the process of moving to Switzerland from the U.S.? Do you wish to have your personal belongings shipped as part of the move? Ship DEI has been helping people relocate to Switzerland for the past 35 years. Get a quote to take advantage of our excellent track record.
Moving to Switzerland
As a trusted importer and exporter of household moves to Switzerland from the USA, Direct Express Inc. has helped many people relocate here for the past 30 years. And we plan to do it for another 30 years and beyond! Specializing in the transportation of household goods, vehicles, and other types of cargo from the USA to Switzerland, we give you faster turnaround times and more affordable rates than the competition.
Ensuring the safety of your prized possessions as you make the move to Switzerland: this is what we do. We help all sorts of clients, such as Swedish nationals relocating back home after living in the U.S. for a while, those moving here for a new job or a position in the military, families, singles, college students, ex-pats, diplomats, and businesses…you name it.
Get a free quote on a move to this mountainous Central European country by clicking or calling us at +001.310.324.2100.
Our Process: Moving to Switzerland from the USA
The process of moving from the U.S. to Switzerland goes a little like this:
✓ First, get a quote from us, which you can do by clicking on any of the many buttons on this page.
✓ Once we have agreed on the terms, we will arrange the packing and pickup of your belongings.
✓ At the port, your goods will be loaded onto the ship.
✓ The ship will then depart for Switzerland.
✓ On arrival, unloading will commence.
✓ Your shipment will go through customs.
✓ Lastly, delivery of your items will take place.
Types of Goods That We Handle
From the contents of your home to your car and boat, we can get all your belongings from your property in the U.S. to your new home in Switzerland. Here’s what we move for you:
✓ Household goods
✓ Cars
✓ Boats
✓ Motorcycles
Throughout the whole process, we guide you every step of the way, offering these helpful services:
✓ Door-to-door full-service moves
✓ Customs clearance and documentation
✓ Packing and wrapping
✓ Pickup and delivery from anywhere in the USA
✓ Enclosed storage
✓ Accurate quotes based on volume
Destination Ports in Switzerland
We ship vehicles, cargo, and household goods to these major cities and ports in Switzerland:
✓ Basel
✓ Lausanne
✓ Lucerne
✓ Geneva
✓ Winterthur
✓ Zurich
✓ Bern
✓ St. Gallen
These are some of the more popular destinations our customers choose to relocate to in Switzerland, but even if you need to relocate to a smaller city, we can make it happen.
Departure Ports in the USA
We offer many convenient departure ports throughout the USA. We ship cars and household goods to Switzerland from the following ports:
✓ Los Angeles, CA
✓ Houston, TX
✓ Savannah, GA
✓ New Jersey, NJ
✓ Miami, FL
✓ Jacksonville, FL
✓ New York
The port you choose will depend on which one you’re located nearest to. Please provide this information at the time of booking.
Shipping Options When Moving to Switzerland from the US
Home to 8.6 million, Switzerland is a popular destination for many people. It’s known for its ski resorts and beautiful hiking trails, with a beautiful and diverse culture. Not sure which shipping option to choose to get your goods here? Choose from the following:
Shared Container
Shared container: This is just what it sounds like: you share the container with other customers. You may not have enough cargo to fill a container, so you are only charged for the volume you’re shipping. Thus, you don’t pay for space you don’t need. However, you may have to wait for the container to be filled by other customers, which can extend transit time.
Sole Container
Sole container: While this option costs more than the shared container option, you get this container all to yourself. It comes with a flat rate and more predictable shipping times because you don’t have to wait for others to fill up the container.
Air Freight
Air freight: Usually reserved for smaller shipments, your shipment gets to Switzerland in a matter of hours rather than days or weeks. However, you will pay a lot for this option. It is our most expensive.
How Long Does it Take to Ship Goods to Switzerland?
Of course, you want to know when to expect your belongings to arrive in Switzerland from the U.S. After all, you want to experience minimal disruptions to your life, right? In general, shipping from the U.S. to Switzerland and indeed all of Europe is faster when shipments are coming from the East Coast rather than from the West Coast.
From East Coast ports such as Houston, Savannah, and New York, it can take about 21 days for a ship to arrive in Switzerland. However, from West Coast ports such as Los Angeles, transit times from the U.S. to Switzerland can be up to 31 days.
The above transit times should serve as a guide and not be taken as an exact guarantee of times, even though we do our best to meet estimates. Always call for a quote first for better pricing accuracy, and use patience in light of the fact that times can change based on many factors such as weather and chosen shipping method.
What You Need When Moving to Switzerland From the USA
Personal and household goods that were purchased six or more months before your move are exempted from paying duty in Switzerland. Should any duty or taxes be required, they are your sole responsibility and not the responsibility of us or any of our agents. The following documents are required when shipping belongings from the U.S. to Switzerland:
✓ Copy of the first three pages of your passport.
✓ Work and Residence Permit for foreigners.
✓ Attestation of Residence for returning residents.
✓ Lease or title of a property in Switzerland.
✓ Detailed Inventory (three copies) listing items being shipped.
✓ Customs Import Form 18.44 (in duplicate and signed by the owner of the goods being shipped)
✓ List of alcoholic beverages being shipped.
It’s also helpful to know tax information when shipping household goods to Switzerland.
Those with residency are subject to personal income and net wealth taxes. Partnerships must be transparent for tax purposes so all partners may be individually taxed. Non-residents who have received income from certain Swiss sources are subject to withholding taxes. We will go over everything you need to know once you book with us.
How Much Does it Cost to Move to Switzerland?
We understand price is an important factor in determining household goods shipments to Switzerland. Please call us or click on the get quote button for the best, most accurate quote. But in general, one big factor that we consider when it comes to price is the volume of our goods. If you have enough to fill up a container, you won’t have the option to share costs with other people. You will save money with shared, but this can extend transit times.
Other factors determining shipping costs are the distance to the port from your home, whether or not we will be packing on your behalf and the shipping option that you have chosen.
Rest easy knowing we offer some of the most affordable rates around, so always get in touch with us first.
Why Choose Direct Express Inc.?
Our moving specialists have been at this for decades. We know what it takes to provide a successful relocation anywhere in the world. We have been handling household moves to and from Switzerland to the U.S. for more than 30 years, so you can bet we know exactly what’s involved.
Whether you’re starting a new job in Bern or you’re moving back home to Geneva after an extended stay abroad, secure your free quote now when you fill out our online form or call us at +001.310.324.2100.
Service Option Packages
ECONOMY SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and deliver them to our loading depot.
- We receive and document via photos and reports, we will load them into a container for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.Â
- Pick up your household goods at the destination depot.
- Most Affordable Option.
STANDARD SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and deliver them to our loading depot.
- Our team will unload and receive, documents via photos and reports, we will load them into a container for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to fit your needs by our destination agent.
- White Globe Service.
PRIORITY SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and we will deliver a container to your door for you to load.
- We will schedule the collection and transport of fully loaded containers and deliver to the port for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
- White Globe Service.
PREMIUM SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- We will send a team to carefully pack and load into a container for shipping.
- We will schedule the collection and transport of fully loaded containers and deliver to the port for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
- White Globe Service.
ECONOMY SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and deliver them to our loading depot.
- We receive and document via photos and reports, we will load them into a container for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.Â
- Pick up your household goods at the destination depot.
- Most Affordable Option.
STANDARD SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and deliver them to our loading depot.
- Our team will unload and receive, documents via photos and reports, we will load them into a container for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to fit your needs by our destination agent.
- White Globe Service.
PRIORITY SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and we will deliver a container to your door for you to load.
- We will schedule the collection and transport of fully loaded containers and deliver to the port for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
- White Globe Service.
PREMIUM SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- We will send a team to carefully pack and load into a container for shipping.
- We will schedule the collection and transport of fully loaded containers and deliver to the port for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
- White Globe Service.