A move to Switzerland does not need to involve a complete household.

ARSA Transport handles small moves from Cologne to Geneva for customers transporting:

1. Moving boxes
2. Suitcases
3. Clothing
4. Books
5. Electronics
6. Computer equipment
7. Bicycle
8. Desk and chair
9. Bed and mattress
10. Television
11. Small sofa
12. Selected furniture

Small relocations are particularly suitable for:

1. International professionals
2. Expats
3. Students
4. Researchers
5. Consultants
6. Corporate employees
7. International organisation staff
8. Temporary assignments
9. Furnished apartments

Even a small shipment entering Switzerland must be considered from a customs perspective.

We therefore need accurate information about both the customer and the belongings before transportation.

Moving from Germany to Switzerland

Switzerland is not part of the EU customs union.

Household belongings transported from Germany into Switzerland therefore pass through customs.

For qualifying relocations, personal household effects may generally be imported under the applicable relocation provisions when the necessary conditions are met.

Depending on the circumstances, documentation may include:

1. Passport or ID
2. Detailed inventory
3. Swiss destination address
4. Proof of relocation
5. Rental agreement or property documentation
6. Employment documentation where applicable
7. Residence-related documentation where available
8. Swiss customs documentation
9. Signed customer declarations where required

ARSA Transport coordinates the moving and transport side of the customs process and tells you what information is required before collection.

Swiss Form 18.44

For qualifying household relocations, Swiss Form 18.44 – Declaration/Application for Clearance of Household Effects is an important part of the customs process.

It relates to the importation of household belongings when transferring residence to Switzerland.

ARSA Transport can guide you through the moving documentation and coordinate the customs process.

Where a declaration or signature must be completed personally by the customer, we provide the necessary guidance while you complete the relevant customer section.

Preparing Your Inventory for Swiss Customs

A clear household inventory is important.

Instead of describing the shipment simply as:

“60 boxes and furniture”

the inventory should be organised into understandable categories.

For example:

1. Clothing
2. Books
3. Kitchenware
4. Personal belongings
5. Electronics
6. Bedroom furniture
7. Living-room furniture
8. Dining furniture
9. Office furniture
10. Bicycles
11. Sports equipment
12. Decorative items
13. Appliances

The same inventory also helps ARSA Transport determine the appropriate moving capacity and team.

Apartment Moving Cologne to Geneva

Geneva has a large apartment market and many international relocations involve city properties rather than houses.

Apartment access can include:

1. Upper floors
2. Elevators
3. Smaller lifts
4. Underground parking
5. Controlled entrances
6. Courtyards
7. Limited loading space
8. Longer carrying distances

Before moving day, provide:

1. Exact delivery street
2. Floor
3. Elevator availability
4. Parking information
5. Carrying distance
6. Large furniture dimensions where relevant

This allows us to plan the final delivery before the vehicle arrives in Geneva.

Full Household Moving Cologne to Geneva

Families relocating permanently to Geneva can arrange a complete household moving service.

A full household may include:

1. Beds
2. Wardrobes
3. Sofas
4. Dining furniture
5. Cabinets
6. Appliances
7. Electronics
8. Children's furniture
9. Home-office equipment
10. Bicycles
11. Sports equipment
12. Artwork
13. Large quantities of boxes

ARSA Transport can coordinate:

Professional packing → furniture protection → dismantling → loading in Cologne → long-distance transportation → Swiss customs process → delivery in Geneva → furniture assembly.

Furniture Transport Cologne to Geneva

We also transport selected furniture from Cologne to Geneva.

This may include:

1. Sofas
2. Beds
3. Mattresses
4. Wardrobes
5. Tables
6. Chairs
7. Cabinets
8. Shelving
9. Desks
10. Mirrors
11. Artwork
12. Appliances
13. Office furniture

Suitable pieces can be dismantled before transportation and assembled again at the destination.

Because Switzerland is outside the EU customs union, furniture-only shipments must also be assessed for the correct customs process.

Moving to Central Geneva

ARSA Transport provides moving services throughout Geneva, including:

Eaux-Vives · Champel · Plainpalais · Jonction · Servette · Petit-Saconnex · Les Grottes · Saint-Jean · Carouge · Acacias and surrounding areas

Central Geneva moves often involve apartments and dense residential streets.

Providing accurate access information helps us plan unloading and carrying requirements.

Moving to Eaux-Vives

Eaux-Vives is one of Geneva's popular residential areas and attracts both local and international residents.

Moves here frequently involve:

1. Apartments
2. Professional relocations
3. Couples
4. Families
5. Expat moves
6. Furniture transport

For upper-floor properties, elevator and staircase access should be confirmed beforehand.

Moving to Champel

Champel is a major residential area with many apartments and larger properties.

Family relocations may include:

1. Complete furniture inventories
2. Children's belongings
3. Home-office equipment
4. Artwork
5. Bicycles
6. Large quantities of boxes

ARSA Transport can coordinate packing, furniture dismantling and assembly where required.

Moving to Carouge

Carouge has a distinctive mix of historic properties, apartments and newer residential buildings.

Access conditions can vary considerably.

Some properties may involve:

1. Older staircases
2. Courtyard access
3. Upper floors
4. Limited loading space

Send photographs if you are unsure whether larger furniture can be moved through the available access.

Moving to International Geneva

Geneva is one of the world's major centres for international organisations, diplomacy and global institutions.

Relocations frequently involve professionals connected with:

1. United Nations organisations
2. International organisations
3. NGOs
4. Diplomatic missions
5. Financial institutions
6. Research organisations
7. International corporations
8. Professional services

These relocations can range from several boxes and personal belongings to complete family households.

ARSA Transport provides English-speaking support throughout the moving process.

Diplomatic & International Organisation Relocations

Geneva has an unusually high concentration of diplomatic and international personnel.

The physical moving requirements can include:

1. Employee household relocation
2. Executive moves
3. Family relocations
4. Professional packing
5. Furniture transport
6. Temporary storage
7. Furniture assembly

Any specific customs or status-related requirements connected to the customer's circumstances should be identified before the move so the correct documentation process can be followed.

Moving to the Greater Geneva Region

Your destination does not need to be directly within Geneva city.

ARSA Transport also serves surrounding Swiss locations including:

Cologny · Chêne-Bougeries · Chêne-Bourg · Veyrier · Lancy · Onex · Meyrin · Vernier · Versoix · Grand-Saconnex and surrounding areas

Properties outside central Geneva can range from modern apartments to larger family homes.

Expat Relocation Cologne to Geneva

Geneva attracts professionals working in:

1. International organisations
2. Banking
3. Wealth management
4. Commodity trading
5. Pharmaceuticals
6. Technology
7. Consulting
8. Research
9. Diplomacy
10. Professional services

ARSA Transport provides English-speaking relocation support from Cologne through final delivery in Switzerland.