services
Dienstleistungen, Relocation, Immigration, Umzug, Zuzug
Immigration
Do you plan to recruit skilled workers from the EU / EFTA area or third country nationals?
Would you like to choose Switzerland as your adopted home and get a residence permit?
Whether for work or residence permits, we not only have long-standing relationships with the immigration departments of the various cantons, but we also know how the precise application processes work with the different authorities.
Smooth Arrival submits the requests of your customers immediately, and without detours, to the right place. You can count on us for your work and/or residence permit to be available in time.
Orientation tours
Would you like to get an overview of possible residential regions?
Have you already decided on a certain residential area, but would like to find out more?
We will guide you across the different regions, municipalities, or districts. In addition to information about life in Switzerland, you will receive specific information about regions, possible residential areas, and their special features.
An initial overview on the desired place of residence can also considerably simplify and shorten the subsequent search for a suitable new home. Smooth Arrival shows you different residential areas, considering your individual wishes and family needs, and also the local infrastructure, schools, shopping, and leisure opportunities.
Rental home search
Are you looking for a new property, but don’t really know the market environment?
Would you like to get familiar with the local real estate market?
We keep in mind your individual requirements and evaluate for you the market conditions. After careful research, we visit selected properties with you, compile your application dossier, negotiate with your potential landlord, and accompany you until the handover of keys.
Temporary accommodation solutions
Would you like to stay flexible and find a furnished temporary apartment?
Are you going abroad, but don’t want to give up your apartment?
We try to make your arrival in Switzerland as comfortable as possible and help you find temporary accommodation. Also, if you are moving out and looking for a new tenant, we can support you. Together with our cooperation partners, Smooth Arrival takes over the planning of viewing appointments and negotiations for renting or sub-letting an apartment.
Schooling and childcare consultation
Do you have children?
We understand that on moving to Switzerland, your key priority is to settle your children in as seamlessly as possible.
The care of preschool age children is guaranteed in Switzerland. In particular, the cities offer a wide range of day care solutions, including international ones.
The Swiss school system is considered a world leader. The standard of public schools is excellent – we often recommend enrolling your child in the local comprehensive school as it gives the child and the whole family the opportunity to integrate well in your new place of residence.
We also take you through the differences between international schools and Swiss comprehensive schools. If you would like to explore the option of international schooling, we give you access to our network. And of course, we help co-ordinate dates and accompany you to the meetings with the schools.
Buying and selling of
real estate
Are you moving to Switzerland, and would like to choose from select properties?
We support you with our broad knowledge of the Swiss real estate market. Smooth Arrival searches and offers you a selection of suitable objects, and accompanies you through the whole process till the handover of keys. Additionally, we would be happy to connect you to our network of Swiss banking partners for financing of the real estate. In the event that you would like to sell real estate in Switzerland, our services are there for you.
Arrival
Are you moving to Switzerland, but don’t have time to coordinate with the freight forwarder?
In close cooperation with the forwarding agency you have commissioned, we can take care of moving your goods. Smooth Arrival coordinates all appointments and are your sole contact right through the process.
Departure
Are you moving to another country?
When you move out of Switzerland, you need to take care of some official requirements. We are happy to help you with that, while you concentrate on other essentials.
Smooth Arrival takes care of all necessary deregistration processes, terminates contracts and memberships, and sorts out the return or sale of your home. In the case of rented places, for any claimed damages, we negotiate with the insurance company or the landlord. If repairs are necessary, we arrange and monitor them, and send you the final bill.