Financial assets
There are no special restrictions on the importation into Switzerland of currency that is admitted as legal tender. Measures related to the combat of international crime, however, remain reserved.
NB: Cash controls at the external borders of the European Union (EU) have been tightened. Cash amounts in excess of EUR 10,000.-- must be declared to the customs authorities on both entering and leaving the country. The new regulations also apply to cash equivalents such as cheques, bills of exchange and in some countries also precious metals and precious stones.
Removal goods
If you transfer your legal domicile to Switzerland, household effects, pets, vehicles and personal items can be imported duty free as relocation goods.
Considered as relocation goods (pdf) are items destined for your personal use or for the exercise of a profession or trade. The objects to be imported must have been used by you personally for at least 6 months and you must undertake to continue using them personally in Switzerland.
Further steps
On importation, you will have to present the document 18.44 "Declaration/Application for clearance of household effects", duly completed and in duplicate, at the customs office. You can download this form (pdf) from the Federal Customs Administration website; it is also available at the customs office or at Swiss embassies and consulates.
Together with the form, you are required to submit the following documents:
The customs clearance of household effects is restricted to working days and to the fixed opening hours for dealing with the clearance of commercial goods. Please notify the authorities on the first importation if there are to be any subsequent consignments.
(Source: www.swissemigration.ch)
