Removals to Switzerland

Ireland to Switzerland Removals by Road

European road transport is the main option for removals from Ireland to Switzerland. We operate our own European fleet and work with an extensive international network, so your move can be managed from collection in Ireland through to final delivery in Switzerland with one point of contact.

Depending on the requirements of your move, the service can include:

• Household collection in Ireland
• Professional packing
• Furniture protection
• Loading
• European road transport
• Export and Swiss customs documentation
• Destination coordination
• Unloading in Switzerland
• Suitable furniture reassembly where arranged

The right transport arrangement depends on your shipment volume, addresses, dates and access at both properties.

Removals From Dublin to Switzerland

Many Switzerland relocations begin in Dublin.

Get Cracking can discuss collections from:

• Dublin City
• Castleknock
• Blanchardstown
• Swords
• Malahide
• Clontarf
• Lucan
• Tallaght
• Dundrum
• Sandyford
• Blackrock
• Dún Laoghaire
• Other parts of Dublin

You do not need to be based in Dublin. Get Cracking also collects from Cork, Galway, Limerick, Kerry, Waterford and the rest of Ireland.

For the Irish part of the relocation, see our Dublin Removals service.

Removals to Zurich

Zurich is the most common destination for people moving from Ireland to Switzerland, mainly for work in finance, technology and pharmaceuticals. Get Cracking can arrange removals to Zurich and the surrounding area, including Winterthur, Baden, Uster and the Zug region.

Most moves into Zurich are to apartments, and many buildings have a caretaker who sets rules on when the lift and entrance can be used for a move. Before moving day, tell Get Cracking about:

• Apartment floor
• Lift availability and size
• Stair access
• Any booking needed with the building caretaker
• Parking and loading restrictions
• Carrying distance from the vehicle
• Large or heavy furniture

Providing access information and a few photos early helps us plan delivery properly.

Removals to Geneva and Lausanne

Get Cracking also arranges removals to Geneva and Lausanne from Ireland, along with moves to Nyon, Montreux, Vevey and the wider Lake Geneva region. Many people moving here are joining international organisations, multinationals or schools in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.

If you are moving into an apartment, check:

• Floor number
• Lift dimensions
• Stair access
• Entrance width
• Parking availability
• Restricted loading areas
• Distance between the vehicle and property

Photographs of difficult access can be useful before delivery.

Removals to Basel, Bern and Lucerne

Get Cracking can discuss removals to destinations across German-speaking and central Switzerland, including:

• Basel
• Bern
• Lucerne
• Zug
• St. Gallen
• Fribourg
• Other Swiss locations

For houses in villages or hillside locations, tell us about driveways, gradients, parking and any width or weight restrictions so the right vehicle can be planned.

Removals Across Switzerland

Get Cracking can discuss moves to destinations throughout Switzerland, including:

• Zurich
• Geneva
• Basel
• Bern
• Lausanne
• Lucerne
• Zug
• Winterthur
• St. Gallen
• Lugano
• Montreux
• Neuchatel
• Fribourg
• Other Swiss destinations

Provide the exact delivery address when requesting your quotation.

Swiss Customs Clearance for Household Goods

Switzerland is not part of the EU customs union, so every move from Ireland to Switzerland goes through customs. This is the main difference from a move to France, Germany or the Netherlands, and it is where planning matters most.

Household goods you have owned and used for at least six months, and will keep using in Switzerland, can usually be imported free of duty when you are moving your residence there. To clear them, Swiss customs normally needs:

• The Swiss customs declaration for household effects (form 18.44)
• A detailed inventory of the goods being moved
• A copy of your passport
• Proof of your move, such as a Swiss rental agreement or employment contract

Get Cracking prepares the inventory, completes the export side in Ireland and coordinates clearance into Switzerland. Goods travel through the EU under transit (T1) documents. Tell us early about new items, alcohol, vehicles or anything you are bringing for business use, as these can be treated differently.

Packing for Removals to Switzerland

Good packing is especially important when belongings are travelling across Europe and being handled more than on a local move.

Get Cracking provides Professional Packing Services depending on your requirements.

Packing can include:

• Full household packing
• Partial packing
• Fragile-item packing
• Kitchen packing
• Furniture protection
• Artwork and mirror protection
• Moving cartons
• Packing materials
• Unpacking where arranged

If you would rather pack yourself, we can supply boxes and packing materials. For artwork, antiques and other valuable items, custom wooden crates can be made.

Keep important documents, medication, keys and anything you need straight away after arriving in Switzerland separate from the goods being transported.

Moving Boxes for Your Switzerland Relocation

If you prefer to pack some of your belongings yourself, use strong boxes and proper packing materials.

Get Cracking supplies Moving Boxes & Packing Materials.

Useful materials can include:

• Medium moving boxes
• Large moving boxes
• Wardrobe cartons
• Packing paper
• Bubble wrap
• Tape
• Fragile tape
• Mattress protection
• Labels

Label each carton clearly with its destination room, for example KITCHEN, BEDROOM 1, LIVING ROOM or HOME OFFICE. Good labelling makes unloading and unpacking in Switzerland considerably easier.

Furniture Removals to Switzerland

Furniture is often a significant part of an Ireland to Switzerland move. Your shipment may include:

• Sofas
• Beds
• Mattresses
• Wardrobes
• Dining tables
• Chairs
• Desks
• Bookcases
• Cabinets
• Sideboards
• Garden furniture

Suitable furniture may need to be dismantled before transport and reassembled at your new home.

See our dedicated Furniture Removals service.

Fragile and Valuable Items

Some belongings need more specialist protection. These may include:

• Artwork
• Mirrors
• Antiques
• Glass furniture
• Sculptures
• Musical instruments
• Large televisions
• Fragile collections

Get Cracking can arrange Custom Crating where appropriate. Tell us about unusually fragile, valuable or oversized belongings when requesting your quote.

Apartment and House Removals to Switzerland

Most customers moving to Switzerland are relocating into apartments, while others are moving the complete contents of a family home to a house.

Apartment deliveries require good access information. Before the move, check:

• Floor number
• Lift availability and dimensions
• Stair access
• Underground parking
• Loading areas
• Building rules
• Long carrying distances
• Restricted moving times

For larger house moves, an accurate inventory helps determine the right vehicle and crew. You can use our Household Goods Volume Calculator to estimate the volume of your belongings.

Storage Before Moving to Switzerland

Your collection and delivery dates do not always line up perfectly. Storage can be useful if:

• Your Swiss property is not ready
• You need to leave your Irish property early
• Renovation work is continuing
• You are moving in stages
• You are downsizing
• Some belongings will travel later

Get Cracking provides short- and long-term Storage Services in Dublin. We can collect your belongings, place them into storage and arrange onward transport to Switzerland when you are ready to receive them. Storage at destination can also be enquired about through our international moving network.

Office Relocations to Switzerland

Get Cracking also provides business and office moving services. A relocation from Ireland to Switzerland may involve:

• Office furniture
• Files and documents
• Computers and monitors
• IT equipment
• Moving crates
• Professional packing
• Temporary storage

Sensitive equipment may require specialist packing. For larger commercial moves, visit Office Relocations, and for critical infrastructure see Data Centre & Server Relocations.

How Much Do Removals to Switzerland Cost?

There is no single price for removals from Ireland to Switzerland because every relocation is different.

The price can depend on:

• Shipment volume
• Collection location
• Destination in Switzerland
• Number of movers required
• Packing requirements
• Furniture dismantling
• Access
• Carrying distance
• Storage
• Part-load, palletised or dedicated transport
• Delivery requirements
• Timing

A small apartment move to Zurich will have different requirements from moving the complete contents of a large family home to Lausanne. For smaller moves, a part-load service is often the most cost-effective option.

For an accurate current quotation:

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Why Shipment Volume Matters

The amount of space your belongings occupy is one of the most useful pieces of information when planning a European move. Volume can affect:

• Vehicle-space requirements
• Loading time
• Packing
• Storage
• Transport planning
• Overall cost

Rather than relying only on the number of bedrooms, provide an inventory or use the Get Cracking Volume Calculator.

Moving From Ireland to Switzerland: What to Know

Irish citizens can live and work in Switzerland under the free movement agreement between Switzerland and the EU, but you still need to register. New residents normally register with their local commune (Gemeinde or commune) within 14 days of arrival and before starting work, and the residence permit is arranged through that registration.

Heavy goods vehicles are not allowed to drive in Switzerland at night or on Sundays, so deliveries are planned for weekdays. For current official information on moving to Switzerland, see the Swiss authorities’ guide at ch.ch and the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security.

Professional European Moving Standards

When choosing a company for removals to Switzerland, price is important, but experience and professional industry standards also matter. Get Cracking is accredited by and a member of the leading international moving associations.

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Insurance for Removals to Switzerland

Insurance is not automatically included with your removal. If you require cover, request it from Get Cracking in advance.

Get Cracking offers MoveProtect Cover for international relocations. A Valuation Form should be completed declaring the replacement value of the goods being moved, and the appropriate cover should be in place before collection, subject to the applicable policy terms and conditions.

Preparing for Delivery in Switzerland

Before your belongings arrive, make sure the destination property is ready. Check:

• Keys
• Parking
• Vehicle access
• Lift availability
• Stair access
• Building rules
• Furniture positions
• Restricted delivery times

If suitable furniture is being reassembled, decide where each item should go before unloading begins.

Removals From Switzerland to Ireland

Get Cracking also provides removals from Switzerland to Ireland. If you are returning home or relocating to Ireland for the first time, we can collect your household goods anywhere in Switzerland, handle the Swiss export and Irish import paperwork, and deliver to Dublin or anywhere in Ireland, with onward removals and storage arranged when required.

Frequently Asked Questions About Removals to Switzerland

Does Get Cracking provide removals from Ireland to Switzerland?

Yes. Get Cracking provides European relocation services and can arrange household, apartment, furniture and business moves from Ireland to destinations throughout Switzerland.

Can you move me from Dublin to Zurich?

Yes. Provide your Dublin collection address, your Zurich address and approximate moving date when requesting your quotation.

Do you provide removals to Geneva and Lausanne?

Yes. Geneva, Lausanne and the Lake Geneva region can be included as part of an Ireland to Switzerland relocation.

Do I need to go through customs when moving to Switzerland?

Yes. Switzerland is outside the EU customs union, so household goods are declared to Swiss customs. Used household goods are usually duty free when you are moving your residence, and Get Cracking coordinates the paperwork.

What documents do I need for Swiss customs?

Usually the household effects declaration (form 18.44), an inventory, a copy of your passport and proof of your move, such as a rental agreement or employment contract. We confirm the full list when we quote.

What is the cheapest way to move to Switzerland from Ireland?

For smaller moves, a part-load or groupage service is usually the most cost-effective option, because your belongings share space with other shipments on a similar route.

Can you pack everything for my move to Switzerland?

Yes. Full or partial professional packing can be arranged, and our packing inventory is also used for the customs declaration.

Can my belongings go into storage?

Yes. Storage in Dublin can be arranged where there is a gap between collection in Ireland and delivery in Switzerland.

Can you move an office to Switzerland?

Yes. Get Cracking provides office and commercial relocation services alongside household removals. Business goods are cleared differently from household effects, so tell us early.

Is insurance automatically included?

No. If you require cover, request it from Get Cracking in advance and review the applicable policy terms.

How early should I arrange removals to Switzerland?

Contact Get Cracking as soon as you have an approximate moving date. Customs paperwork adds a step, so early planning helps.

Helpful Guides for Your Move

• International Removal Costs from Ireland
• Export Packing for International Moves
• Door-to-Door International Removals
• International Moving Checklist

Book Removals to Switzerland From Ireland

Planning a move from Ireland to Switzerland? Tell Get Cracking:

• Where you are moving from
• Your destination in Switzerland
• Approximate moving date
• Property size
• Furniture volume
• Approximate number of boxes
• Access information
• Packing requirements
• Storage requirements

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Get Cracking Relocations & Storage
Dublin, Ireland
01 866 5999
info@getcracking.ie