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To import a vehicle into Switzerland that has not been cleared by customs you
need to declare it at the border voluntarily for customs processing.
Vehicles that are imported as personal effects are admitted duty-free (exempt
from import duties, vehicle tax and VAT), when the person importing the vehicle
can prove on the basis of the vehicles registration papers that he has used the
vehicle abroad for at least six months before the change of domicile to
Switzerland.
The following documents must be presented at the customs office:
- Vehicle registration document
- Identity card
Invoice or contract of sale
- Declaration/Application for clearance of household effects (This document
is also available in Swiss agencies abroad.)
- A document proving change of domicile (residence permit, employment
contract, lease, etc.)
If the vehicle has a German licence plate, the document Kraftfahrzeugbrief
needs to be attached; if it has an Italian licence plate, the document Foglio
complementare needs to be attached.
After entering Switzerland, you also need to register your vehicle for a
technical check at the department of motor vehicles responsible for where you
live (Swiss Federal Roads
Authority)
Source: European Union
© European Communities, 1995-2006
Reproduction is authorised.
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