How high are the costs for a long-distance move to Sion?

The cost of a long-distance move to Sion depends on volume, floors and the route of 1,113 km with two driving days. The guide prices above serve as orientation. What is binding is the fixed price after a survey, in which we include the heavy vehicle charge, overnight stop and customs stop.

Do I need a residence permit for the move to Sion?

EU and EFTA citizens do not need an assurance of a permit for customs clearance. After arrival in Valais, you register within 14 days with the municipality's Contrôle des habitants and apply for your residence permit at the same time. Separate rules apply to nationals of other countries, which you should clarify before the move.

How long does a move from Berlin to Sion take?

From Berlin we reckon with two driving days: 1,113 km means around 15 hours of pure driving time for a lorry, while the daily driving time is nine hours, at most ten hours twice a week. Including loading, customs clearance and unloading, we usually plan three days for a household. Because customs offices for commercial goods generally only clear goods on working days and a lorry driving ban applies on Sundays, we tell you the delivery day in advance.

Are my belongings insured during transport?

We are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB) for damage during loading and unloading and during the journey, limited to €620 per m³ of load volume (§ 451e HGB). This also applies to the section in Switzerland. For particularly valuable items we recommend additional insurance , which we discuss with you in advance.

Which items may I import into Switzerland duty-free?

Household goods, furniture and personal items that you have used yourself for at least six months and continue to use in Switzerland are duty-free. New goods or items for resale are not removal goods and are subject to duty and tax. Alcohol, tobacco and weapons go on the list individually; if in doubt, ask the BAZG.

Can I also take my car with me to Sion?

Yes. A car that you have used abroad for at least six months can be imported duty-free as removal goods; you declare it directly on import. After that you need Valais number plates from the cantonal road traffic office (Strassenverkehrsamt) – ask there about the deadline and vehicle inspection. We advise you on vehicle transport .

Do you also offer a part load for smaller moves to Sion?

Yes, for smaller moving volumes we offer a part load to Sion, in which your belongings travel with other consignments. This lowers the cost, but the date depends on the tour. You still need Form 18.44 and your own inventory list. Talk to us about your volume.

What makes Sion special as a place to live?

Sion lies in the Rhône Valley beneath the Valère and Tourbillon hills, is considered, along with Zermatt, the sunniest place in Switzerland and is surrounded by vineyards. Around 70 per cent of the inhabitants speak French, which also affects offices and forms. You can read more about neighbourhoods and daily life in the guide to Sion .

How exactly does a move to Sion work?

After a free survey you receive a quote with a fixed price . We pack, draw up the inventory list with you, load in Berlin and drive to Valais in two stages via Basel. After customs clearance we deliver and assemble the furniture in your new flat in Sion, if you book this.

Which documents do I need for the customs declaration?

For the customs declaration you need Form 18.44, the inventory list, your passport or ID and proof of the change of residence, such as an employment or tenancy contract or the deregistration certificate. Weight and value may be estimated. If documents are missing, according to the BAZG a provisional clearance against a deposit is possible; you then submit the missing proof within the deadline set.

Do you also offer storage in case my new flat in Sion is not ready yet?

Yes, if your flat in Sion is not yet ready to move into, your belongings can be put into temporary storage. We discuss where and for how long during the survey, because storage before the border crossing is simpler in customs terms than afterwards. We then deliver on the new moving date .

Which charges apply to the removal lorry in Switzerland?

According to the BAZG, vehicles over 3.5 tonnes pay the performance-related heavy vehicle charge (LSVA) on all roads. We include it in the quote. Vehicles under 3.5 tonnes need the motorway vignette.

When is the removal lorry not allowed to drive into Switzerland?

According to the BAZG, vehicles over 3.5 tonnes are subject to a night driving ban from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. as well as a Sunday and public holiday driving ban. We plan the arrival in Sion outside these times.

How detailed does the list of removal goods for Sion have to be?

It may be on plain paper and contain general quantities, such as boxes of clothing or crockery. Furniture, valuables, larger appliances and restricted goods such as alcohol or weapons go on the list individually.

How long may I use a car from abroad duty-free in Switzerland?

If the vehicle has been used abroad for less than six months, according to the BAZG duty-free use for up to two years from entry is possible with a permit. After that it must be cleared through customs or exported. Number plates are issued by the cantonal road traffic office.

ROUTE BERLIN – SION

From Berlin to the Rhône Valley: 1 113 km to Sion (Sitten)

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

You need the signed Form 18.44 and an inventory list . Household goods are duty-free if you move your residence to Switzerland and have used the items personally for at least six months. Boxes may be listed as a total per category of goods, furniture and valuables individually. We help you draw up the list and schedule the border crossing for a working day.

Your move to Sion: 1,113 km via Basel and Bern, two driving days, customs with Form 18.44 – fixed price after a survey.

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Long-distance move to Sion: two driving days, one customs stop and registration in Valais

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Unsere Firma The way to Sion: route via Basel, Bern and Lake Geneva, driving times, customs, LSVA and the paperwork around the move.

A move to Sion (German: Sitten) is one of our longest long-distance moves: from our depot in Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21) it is 1,113 road kilometres. The route runs via the A9 and A4 to Hesse, on the A5 through the Rhine Valley to Basel, then via the Swiss A2 and A1 to Bern, on the A12 towards Vevey and finally on the A9 into the Rhône Valley. Because Switzerland is not part of the EU, your household goods are cleared by customs at the border near Basel. A lorry needs two driving days for this.

For the import you present the signed Form 18.44 and an inventory list; we draw up the list with you while packing and schedule the border crossing for a working day on which the customs office for commercial goods is open. In Sion itself, French is predominantly spoken – offices, forms and parking signs are mostly labelled in French. We quote the fixed price after the survey, with the heavy vehicle charge and overnight stop included. Services such as packing and assembly can be found under private move; you can call us on 01625978461.

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Fixed price after a survey, LSVA included

Tell us your Berlin address, the destination address in Sion or a district such as Bramois, the floors and a list of the large pieces of furniture. From this we plan the volume, vehicle and the two driving days over 1,113 km. After the survey you receive a fixed price. We are happy to take enquiries on 01625978461.

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

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BERLIN – SION

How your long-distance move to Valais works

Four steps, two driving days

First we survey your flat in Berlin and record the volume, floors and special items – this also produces the inventory list for Swiss customs. On loading day we pack and load, stay overnight on the way in line with the driving-time rules and clear customs at a customs office for commercial goods near Basel. Then we continue via Bern and Lake Geneva into the Rhône Valley to Sion, where we unload and assemble the furniture. We are liable for your belongings under the HGB; we discuss additional insurance for valuable items in advance. We clarify access and the parking card before the appointment.

Inventory list

When packing, we record boxes by category of goods and large items individually – to match Form 18.44 for Sion with our packing service.

Two driving days

For a lorry, 1,113 km means around 15 hours of driving time. We plan the overnight stop and customs stop so that the vehicle arrives in Sion on a working day.

PRVC parking card

In Sion, the regional police PRVC are responsible for parking on public land. We check in advance whether their card is suitable for the removal van.

Furniture transport

We dismantle wardrobes and beds in Berlin, secure them for the long route and reassemble them in Sion – with furniture transport.

WHAT YOU CAN RELY ON

What your long-distance move to Sion gets from us

On a move to Valais, what counts is a clear schedule over two driving days and a complete inventory list for customs. Every job is planned individually after a survey – with a fixed price and liability under the HGB.

Fixed contact person

One person accompanies your move to Sion from the survey to unloading and can also be reached on customs day.

Care when loading

For 1,113 km we secure furniture and boxes firmly on the load area so that nothing shifts during the move to Sion.

Clear quote

Route, heavy vehicle charge, overnight stop and working time are listed separately in the quote – so your move to Sion stays transparent.

Reliable delivery day

Driving times, customs opening hours and the Sunday driving ban are planned in. You know in advance when your move arrives in Sion.

Flexible dates

If the handover in Sion is postponed, we find a new date or put your belongings into temporary storage.

Liability under the HGB

We are liable under the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per m³); for valuable items on a move to Sion additional insurance is available.

FOR SMALL LOADS

Part load to Valais

Space on a planned tour

A part load to Sion is worthwhile if the delivery date can be flexible. We collect furniture or boxes in Berlin, clear them through customs with your own list and deliver them to your new address in the Rhône Valley. The date may shift by a few days; for a whole household we plan a dedicated transport.

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MOVING TO SWITZERLAND

Schedule
for the move to Sion

From eight weeks beforehand to registration

A schedule for the move to Sion begins about eight weeks beforehand with the survey and quote. After that you give notice on your Berlin flat and have an employment or tenancy contract for Valais ready, because both prove the change of residence to customs. The inventory list is drawn up in the last two weeks. After arrival you register within 14 days with the residents' registration office (Contrôle des habitants). Further routes can be found under long-distance moves.

Eight weeks before

Survey, quote and setting the date, giving notice on the flat, having an employment or tenancy contract for Valais ready. That keeps your private move, seniors' move or student move to Sion easy to plan.

Moving week

With our packing service the inventory list is drawn up while packing; then come furniture transport, the overnight stop and the customs stop near Basel before unloading in Sion. Small transport for items sent later is possible.

After arrival

Registration with the Contrôle des habitants in Sion within 14 days, deregistration in Berlin, car at the cantonal road traffic office (Strassenverkehrsamt). The same customs rules apply to an office move, business move, part load or furniture taxi.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the long-distance move to Sion

Questions about route, customs, lorry rules and registration when moving to Sion.

You need the signed Form 18.44 and an inventory list. Household goods are duty-free if you move your residence to Switzerland and have used the items personally for at least six months. Boxes may be listed as a total per category of goods, furniture and valuables individually. We help you draw up the list and schedule the border crossing for a working day.

Customs on a move to Sion: what you prepare yourself

As Switzerland is not a member of the EU, your belongings are cleared when crossing the border. For a private move to Sion you present Form 18.44 of the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG); with it you import furniture and personal items duty-free. The requirement is that you actually move your residence to Switzerland and have used the household goods personally for at least six months.

We draw up the inventory list together with you while packing; you must sign the form and list yourself. The change of residence is proven, for example, by an employment contract, tenancy agreement or deregistration certificate. People moving from EU and EFTA states do not need an assurance of a permit for this. That way you avoid queries at the border.

The route: 1,113 km via Basel, Bern and Lake Geneva

Sion (German: Sitten) is the capital of the canton of Valais and lies in the middle of the Rhône Valley. From Berlin it is 1,113 km: A9 and A4 to Hesse, A5 to Basel, via the Swiss A2 and A1 to Bern, on the A12 down to Lake Geneva near Vevey and then on the A9 through the Rhône Valley. For a lorry that is around 15 hours of pure driving time, so two driving days with an overnight stop. Around 70 per cent of the inhabitants speak French as their first language.

For move planning this means: the Old Town beneath the Valère and Tourbillon hills is narrow, and the removal van often needs an agreed parking space there. The regional police PRVC are responsible for parking on public land, and we clarify the options before the appointment. That way your move to Valais goes ahead without nasty surprises.

Guide prices for the long-distance move to Sion

Price overview: from small to large – we have the right rate.

1-room flat: from €369
2-room flat: from €599
3-room flat: from €889
4-room flat: from €1,329
House/villa: individual quote
Long-distance move: from €4.15/km

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How the price for Sion is made up

For the price calculation, distance (from €4.15/km), volume, floor and lift are decisive. A parking restriction zone needed on site also plays a role. Additional services such as furniture assembly or part load increase the total accordingly.

Services for your move to Valais

We take care of everything – you have nothing to worry about.

House clearance: fast clearance, fair prices. House clearance
Move with assembly: complete service including furniture assembly. Move with assembly
Private move: your move, our expertise. Private move
Part load: inexpensive thanks to shared transport. Part load
Furniture transport: safely and punctually at the destination. Furniture transport
Business move: smooth moves for companies. Business move

From Berlin to Sion – and back

We are based in Berlin and carry out long-distance moves nationwide and abroad – to Sion as well as back again. More can be found on the page Berlin – Sion, and further destinations in the locations overview.

Sion: customs, LSVA and driving bans for the removal lorry

Swiss customs rules apply to a move to Sion (Sitten) in Valais. The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG) names the transfer of your residence to Switzerland as the most important condition for duty-free import. The items must have been used for at least six months. You declare your belongings with Form 18.44 and the list of removal goods during the opening hours of a customs office for commercial goods. Furniture, valuables and larger appliances are listed individually, while small items may appear as collective entries (for example boxes of books).

For the lorry itself, the BAZG states:

Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes pay the LSVA (performance-related heavy vehicle charge) on all roads.
A night driving ban applies from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., as well as a Sunday and public holiday driving ban.
At the border the lorry lane must be used, and the customs office can prohibit onward travel if the load exceeds the weight in the vehicle documents.

The car is declared directly on import; Swiss registration takes place at the cantonal road traffic office (Strassenverkehrsamt), with customs coming first. If proof is missing, the customs office can carry out a provisional clearance on application against security. For importing the household goods themselves, the BAZG sets no fixed deadline: they should be imported in connection with the change of residence, and two years are considered unproblematic. More on this in our customs guide for Switzerland and in the Sion guide.

Sion: police parking card, residents' registration office and arrival

In Sion, the Police Régionale des Villes du Centre (PRVC) is responsible for parking on public land, with its counter at Place de la Gare 11 (telephone 027 327 61 19; Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1.30 to 5 p.m.). The PRVC sells scratch-off parking cards for businesses at 6 francs per half day or 12 francs per day. According to the PRVC, the card is only valid for a commercial vehicle of a trade business; it does not entitle you to a space and does not allow parking in prohibited places. In pedestrian zones it is only valid with prior permission from the PRVC. Check with the PRVC in advance whether it is an option for a removal van; our team will advise you during planning.

For registration in the city there is the residents' registration office (Contrôle des habitants) at Espace des Remparts 6. According to the city, the counter is open every morning from 8.30 to 11.30 a.m., free of charge and usually without an appointment. Under the cantonal law on residents' registration, the registration deadline is 14 days. For longer parking as a resident, the city offers vignettes; according to the city they cost 420 francs per year (zone 1) or 300 francs (zones 2 to 14); the city publishes the charging zones and tariffs as a PDF.

More about the region in the article on Brig and in the overview long-distance move.

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