What does the cost of a long-distance move to Switzerland depend on?

The cost of a long-distance move to Neuchâtel depends on the moving volume, the distance and the additional services you want. After the survey we give you a fixed price so that you can plan your budget. For an individual quote, contact us by phone on 01625978461 – we will be happy to advise you free of charge and without obligation.

How long does a move from Berlin to Neuchâtel take?

From Berlin to Neuchâtel it is around 990 km by road; a car needs a pure driving time of about ten hours, a removal lorry considerably longer. Including loading and unloading, expect two to three days. We plan additional time for customs clearance : household effects are declared at a customs office that is open for commercial goods traffic.

Do I need a residence permit for Neuchâtel?

EU citizens who work in Switzerland usually receive a residence permit ; with an employment contract of one year or more, usually the B permit. It is initiated when you register at the Contrôle des habitants within 14 days. The City of Neuchâtel lists the documents required on its registration page.

Do I have to register after moving to Neuchâtel?

After your move to Neuchâtel , you are obliged to register with the local residents' registration office within 14 days. For this you need, among other things, your passport, the tenancy agreement and, if applicable, your residence permit . This registration is a prerequisite for many further official steps, such as taking out health insurance or re-registering your vehicle.

What should I bear in mind with furniture assembly and packing?

With our private move , we dismantle furniture, pack it and reassemble it in Neuchâtel. Padding material and sturdy boxes protect fragile items on the long route. Details can be found under Private move .

Are my belongings insured during transport?

Yes. Your household goods are covered under the HGB; the statutory liability is €620 per cubic metre of load (§ 451e HGB). For particularly valuable or fragile items you can take out additional insurance. Document valuables with photos before departure.

Do I have to exchange my driving licence in Switzerland?

Foreign driving licences can usually be used in Switzerland for up to 12 months, after which they must be exchanged at the responsible road traffic office. For your move to Neuchâtel , we recommend arranging this appointment early. Bring your current driving licence, a biometric photo and your proof of residence.

How does health insurance work after moving to Switzerland?

In Switzerland there is a statutory obligation to have health insurance, which you must take out within three months of your move to Neuchâtel . It is advisable to compare offers from different Swiss health insurance funds before you arrive. Your existing German insurance usually does not cover permanent stays in Switzerland.

Can I take my pets with me to Neuchâtel without problems?

To enter Switzerland with pets you need an EU pet passport, a valid rabies vaccination and a microchip for identification. You should prepare these documents in good time before your long-distance move to Neuchâtel . Our team will be happy to inform you about all the steps needed for stress-free transport of your animal companions.

Is German or French spoken in Neuchâtel?

Neuchâtel lies in French-speaking Switzerland, which is why French is the predominant official language. For your move to Neuchâtel , it can be helpful to acquire basic French or to have official documents translated.

Is a part load worthwhile for my move to Neuchâtel?

A part load is a cost-effective alternative to exclusive transport, especially for smaller moving volumes. Your household goods are transported together with other consignments, which significantly reduces the costs. For larger households or a tight time frame, however, we recommend exclusive transport for your long-distance move to Neuchâtel to ensure maximum flexibility.

Does Neuenburg NE mean the city of Neuchâtel?

Yes. Neuenburg NE is the city of Neuchâtel in the canton of Neuchâtel, not Neuenburg am Rhein in Baden-Württemberg. On the city's website (neuchatelville.ch) you will find registration and the moving signage.

What does the certificate of residence cost in Neuchâtel?

The City of Neuchâtel gives 10 francs for the "attestation de domicile"; for students, the "attestation de séjour" also costs 10 francs. Registration itself is not listed with an amount on the city's page.

What applies if I am not named on the tenancy agreement myself in Neuchâtel?

In that case the city requires proof of accommodation, such as an "autorisation de logement". The City of Neuchâtel provides a template for this for download on its registration page.

What do I need to bear in mind with a car I bring with me?

The City of Neuchâtel requires you to report your settlement to the Service des automobiles. The BAZG clears the vehicle at the first border crossing and issues inspection report 13.20 A; Swiss number plates must be applied for no later than after one year.

BERLIN – NEUCHÂTEL

Long-Distance Move Berlin – Neuchâtel NE: Customs Route & Process

Q: Which customs formalities apply to a move to Neuchâtel?

For your move to Neuchâtel , you declare the household effects with customs Form 18.44 and a complete inventory list. Household goods that you have used yourself for at least six months and continue to use are duty-free. We help with the inventory list so that customs clearance at the border goes smoothly.

Around 990 km from Berlin to Lake Neuchâtel: customs Form 18.44, inventory list and driver planning – a fixed price after a survey.

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From Berlin to Neuchâtel: what must be done before the border

Customs, journey, arrival

Unsere Firma Neuchâtel lies on Lake Neuchâtel in French-speaking Switzerland – household goods need a customs declaration there.

A move to Neuchâtel (Neuenburg in German) – meaning here the city of Neuchâtel in the canton of the same name – takes you out of the EU: Switzerland has its own customs rules. Household effects (Übersiedlungsgut) remain duty-free if you have used them yourself for at least six months and continue to use them; for this you fill in Form 18.44 and enclose an inventory list. We come from Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and plan the route of around 990 km so that the papers are complete at the border crossing.

With our private move, we pack furniture and boxes, number them to match the inventory list and drive with a stopover in line with EU driving time rules. More about the scope of services can be found under Private move. For the flat in Neuchâtel, you order signs for the moving parking space from the city – at least 96 hours in advance. We give you the fixed price after the survey in Berlin.

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Call us on 01625978461 if you are planning a long-distance move to Neuchâtel (Neuenburg). After the survey we give you a fixed price for packing, transport and unloading and discuss which documents you need to prepare for the customs declaration with Form 18.44.

Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.

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THE BORDER WITHOUT THE RUSH

How we prepare the journey to Switzerland

Papers, packing list, breaks

For a move to Neuchâtel, what matters most is that the inventory list, Form 18.44 and the load match. We number boxes, record furniture and electrical appliances and plan the journey from Berlin-Moabit with breaks in line with the driving time rules. Your household goods are covered under the HGB (liability €620 per m³), and additional insurance is available on request. You receive the fixed price after the survey; destinations in Europe can be found under international move.

Inventory list

Every box gets a number and every number is on the list – so the household effects can be matched quickly at Swiss customs.

Packing service

We pack crockery, pictures and electronics for a route of around 990 km and load so that the right boxes go into the room first on Lake Neuchâtel.

Assembly service

We dismantle wardrobes and beds in Berlin and reassemble them in Neuchâtel – the screws travel labelled, so that the first evening in your new home is a calm one.

Driver planning

For a journey of over nine hours we plan a stopover or a second driver, so that the furniture transport complies with EU driving time rules and arrives on time.

STEP BY STEP

Your schedule to Neuchâtel

A move abroad can be planned backwards from moving-in day. The following steps show what should be done when for a move to Neuchâtel – from proof of accommodation to registration at the Contrôle des habitants (residents' registration office).

Flat and employment contract

For registration as an EU citizen, the City of Neuchâtel lists an employment contract and proof of accommodation – both should be available before the moving date.

Draw up the inventory list

The list for Form 18.44 is drawn up while packing in Berlin; you list new goods and items used for less than six months separately at customs.

Fix the date

Moving day should not come directly after a weekend: the parking signs in Neuchâtel need 96 hours' notice, not counting weekends and public holidays.

Journey with breaks

A route of around 990 km means more than one working day for the lorry; we build an overnight stop or a change of driver firmly into the process.

Border crossing

At the border you present Form 18.44, the inventory list and your ID; a car you bring with you is cleared separately at the first border crossing.

Registration within 14 days

After arrival you register at the Contrôle des habitants within 14 days – and take out Swiss health insurance within three months.

SMALL VOLUMES TO SWITZERLAND

Part load to Neuchâtel

For a few pieces of furniture and boxes

For students, commuters or partial moves, a part load (Beiladung) from Berlin to Neuchâtel can be cheaper than a lorry of your own. The delivery date then depends on the shared tour; you prepare the inventory list for customs as with any household effects.

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MOVING TO SWITZERLAND

What
the route to Neuchâtel requires

Customs, journey, arrival

A move abroad such as to Neuchâtel requires the customs declaration with Form 18.44 and proof of accommodation. After arrival come registration at the Contrôle des habitants within 14 days, the residence permit and, within three months, health insurance. You exchange your driving licence within twelve months. This guide puts the steps for your long-distance move to Neuchâtel in chronological order.

Before departure

The inventory list, Form 18.44, employment contract and proof of accommodation belong in a separate folder that does not disappear into the lorry. For your private move, senior move or student move we adapt the packing order to this.

On the road

With our packing service, careful furniture transport and planned breaks, the load arrives complete after around 990 km; in Neuchâtel the lorry stands in the moving parking spaces ordered from the city in advance.

After arrival

Contrôle des habitants, health insurance fund, Service des automobiles – after the office move, business move or transport by part load, the paperwork begins. We give you a list of deadlines for this.

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Customs, driving time, registration and insurance – explained briefly for Neuchâtel.

For your move to Neuchâtel, you declare the household effects with customs Form 18.44 and a complete inventory list. Household goods that you have used yourself for at least six months and continue to use are duty-free. We help with the inventory list so that customs clearance at the border goes smoothly.

Customs and formalities when moving to Switzerland

As Switzerland is not part of the EU, customs formalities have to be completed for a move to Neuchâtel. For your household effects you fill in Form 18.44 and enclose an inventory list. Household goods are duty-free if you have used them yourself for at least six months and continue to use them at your new residence; newer items must be declared separately.

We number the boxes to match the list and load so that a check at the border does not throw the whole load into disarray. General information on the route and driving times can be found under Long-distance moves.

Arriving in Neuchâtel: residents' registration and process

Neuchâtel lies on Lake Neuchâtel, and the official language is French. As a new resident you register at the Contrôle des habitants within 14 days; this also initiates the residence permit. You must take out Swiss health insurance within three months of taking up residence.

Your move begins with a free survey in Berlin, followed by a fixed-price quote and scheduling. On moving day we take care of packing and transport; you prepare the customs declaration with our inventory list.

Price overview for a move from Berlin

Property	Starting price
1-room flat	€339
2-room flat	€594
3-room flat	€889
4-room flat	€1,279
House/villa	individual quote
Long-distance move	€4.20/km

We will be happy to prepare a tailored quote for you after a free survey.

What determines the price to Neuchâtel

The price takes into account the volume, the distance (from €4.20/km), the floor and whether there is a lift. Any required parking restriction zone is also taken into account. Additional options such as furniture assembly and a part load are also available.

Services for a move to Switzerland

We offer you a complete all-round service for every type of move.

House clearance – clearing made easy
Business move – for smooth operations
Part load – flexible and cost-conscious
Private move – reliable and personal
Furniture transport – safely packed and delivered
Move with assembly – everything from one source

From Berlin to Switzerland and right across Germany

We come from Berlin and drive throughout Germany and abroad, for example to Lake Neuchâtel. Destinations in Germany can be found in the locations overview, long routes under Long-distance moves.

Neuchâtel NE: parking reservation for moving day

"Neuenburg" here means the city of Neuchâtel in the canton of Neuchâtel, not Neuenburg am Rhein in Germany. The City of Neuchâtel offers temporary signage for moves: anyone moving into or out of a flat in the city can order signs from the Sécurité publique office that reserve parking spaces on moving day. The offer therefore applies both to moving into and moving out of a flat in the city.

According to the city, transporting the signs costs 100 francs, plus 5 francs per sign; at least two signs must be ordered. The request must be received at least 96 hours in advance, not counting weekends and public holidays. It is made via the online form "SP – Signalisation routière pour un déménagement" or by phone to Sécurité publique on 032 717 57 00 (from Germany +41 32 717 57 00). So plan the moving date so that the deadline does not become tight before a weekend.

If you want to arrive from Berlin without the rush, plan drivers and breaks in line with EU driving time rules; the essentials about the route are in the guide Long-distance move to Switzerland. We organise the space outside your front door in Berlin with a parking restriction zone.

Neuchâtel NE: registration at the Contrôle des habitants

The Contrôle des habitants (residents' registration office) of the City of Neuchâtel (Rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville 1, 2000 Neuchâtel, tel. 032 717 72 20) accepts your papers; according to the city, the statutory deadline is 14 days. It is open on Mondays 8.30–12 and 13.30–17, Tuesdays 7.30–12, Wednesdays 8.30–12 and 13.30–17, Thursdays 8.30–12 and 13.30–18 and Fridays 8.30–15 without a break.

For EU and EFTA nationals coming from abroad and working for more than three months, the city lists: a valid original passport or identity card, a current civil status document, an employment contract and proof of accommodation. If you are not the holder of the tenancy agreement, a template for the "autorisation de logement" is available for download on the page. The certificate of residence costs 10 francs. If you own a vehicle, you also report your settlement to the Service des automobiles.

If you are coming from another municipality, according to the city you first report your departure to your previous municipality. There are also reception counters in Corcelles-Cormondrèche (Mondays and Thursdays), Peseux (Mondays and Wednesdays) and Valangin (Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings). The city's pages are in French. A similar situation on Lake Geneva is described in Long-distance move to Montreux.

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