Car import and driving licence
Services that handle Swiss customs, the cantonal motor vehicle inspection and the steps to convert a foreign driving licence within the 12-month deadline.
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Wohlen, Aargau
Direct-import specialist handling European vehicle sourcing, customs clearance, CO2 exchange, homologation and Swiss registration with in-house workshop facilities.
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Switzerland
The Swiss government's official multilingual portal explains the driving licence exchange procedure, lists the documents required, describes which countries have mutual recognition agreements with Switzerland and links directly to each cantonal road traffic office.
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Calculates CO2 taxes, manages customs clearance, registration, and transport for car imports into Switzerland
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Switzerland's largest car dealer with 90 locations, specializes in MFK preparation and inspection scheduling
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Customs agency with 30+ years experience clearing vehicles at Swiss borders and handling import formalities
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Driving school platform offering theory tests, practical lessons, and foreign license exchange across Switzerland
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Winterthur, Zurich
Established import service arranging insured transport from Germany and Benelux, managing customs clearance with VAT reclaim and full Swiss registration support.
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Zurich driving school specializing in Kontrollfahrt control drive prep for foreign license holders since 2002
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Switzerland's largest relocation company since 1977, handling complete car import and registration through partner Autociel
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Geneva driving school with 95% first-attempt success rate, specializes in theory and practical test prep
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Switzerland
AutoCiel has helped more than 5,000 expats with their first car in Switzerland since 2002, covering customs duty calculations, tax-free import eligibility, cantonal registration and the motor vehicle inspection. The team operates in English, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish.
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40+ years experience in international vehicle transport with door-to-door shipping and Swiss delivery
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Zurich driving school with 85% first-time pass rate offering control drives and license exchange in English
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Swiss driving theory test app with all official ASA questions, available in German, French, Italian, English
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Zurich and Horgen driving school with 95% pass rate specializing in Kontrollfahrten for foreign license conversion
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Best-selling Swiss car theory app with official ASA exam questions in multiple languages
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Geneva's largest driving school with 94% pass rate, offering lessons in English for license preparation
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Zurich-based customs clearance and freight forwarding specialist for vehicle imports
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Schaffhausen-based transport and customs broker handling EU-to-Switzerland vehicle imports
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Basel · since 1996
Established customs and logistics specialist coordinating vehicle imports from Germany, managing clearance, transport and full Swiss registration support since 1996.
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Free Swiss driving theory test practice with 600+ official ASTRA questions in 30+ languages including English
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Bern driving school with 10+ years experience and English-speaking instructors for Swiss license
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Zurich driving school with 95% first-attempt pass rate and federal certificate instructor training
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Switzerland's largest car subscription service that handles registration, insurance, and import for expats.
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Bern-based driving school specializing in license exchange for foreign arrivals with documentation support
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Online driving theory course with audio, visual and 3D simulator covering all license categories with money-back guarantee
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Zurich driving school with theory exam prep and driving lessons for Swiss license acquisition
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Zurich-based school offering Kontrollfahrt prep and Swiss license lessons tailored for foreign drivers
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25-year-old Zurich-area driving school offering theory, VKU traffic course, and two-phase WAB training programs
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Bilingual driving school for car and motorcycle licenses with personalized exam prep and control drive coaching
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Geneva driving school offering all courses from first aid to driving license, including foreign license exchange
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Geneva driving school offering Swiss license prep and foreign license exchange with patient, experienced instructors
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Zurich-based specialist in importing exclusive, sports, and classic vehicles with full customs and tax-free relocation expertise
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Comprehensive guides for car import, vehicle inspection, and driving license conversion procedures
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Driving school in Zug offering theory prep, practical courses and multilingual instruction in seven languages
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Assistance obtaining Certificate of Conformity documents required for vehicle import and registration.
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Relocation service offering comprehensive car import guidance covering customs, taxes, and registration.
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Geneva
A Geneva-based driving school that handles the administrative exchange of foreign licences and prepares candidates from non-recognised countries for the Swiss practical test. The school operates in English and French and is familiar with the expat market.
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Switzerland
The official government page explaining the import of road vehicles into Switzerland, including duty-free conditions for household removal goods, the documentation required at the border, and links to the relevant customs tariff codes. Start here before hiring a specialist.
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Switzerland
Carvolution's expat guide covers the practical and financial side of getting a car in Switzerland, including whether to import, lease or buy locally, the total cost of registering an imported vehicle, and the cantonal differences in road tax and inspection requirements.
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Swiss driving theory test resource offering practice questions and exam preparation guidance for license conversion
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Switzerland
A step-by-step guide from a Swiss expat services firm on importing a personal vehicle, covering the customs declaration, the emissions test requirement, the cantonal motor vehicle inspection and the registration timeline for new versus used cars.
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Swiss relocation resource with practical guidance on vehicle registration and moving procedures.
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Online import broker sourcing vehicles from Germany and the EU, handling valuation, transport, customs clearance, CO2 levy assessment and Swiss delivery.
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Guide to used car imports and MFK motor vehicle inspection requirements for Switzerland.
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Switzerland
Comparis explains the Swiss driving licence conversion process in English, including which nationalities need a practical test, the required eye examination, fees by canton, and the steps for exchanging an EU licence without a test.
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Switzerland
A practical English-language guide covering vehicle import procedures, the 12-month deadline for converting a foreign driving licence, and the country-by-country rules for licence exchange. Includes sections on insurance, road tax and the Swiss vehicle inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How can I import a car from another country into Switzerland?
You can use specialized import services that manage customs clearance, CO2 exchange, and Swiss registration. Some providers also handle insured transport from countries like Germany or Benelux and assist with VAT reclaim.
What do I need to do to exchange my foreign driving licence?
You should check the official government portal to see if your country has a mutual recognition agreement with Switzerland. If it doesn't, you can use driving school platforms or specialized instructors to prepare for the required theory tests, practical lessons, and control drives.
Can a service help me with the Swiss motor vehicle inspection?
Yes, certain large car dealers and specialized services can assist with MFK preparation and scheduling your inspection. This ensures your vehicle meets the necessary standards for cantonal registration.
Is it possible to have the entire car import process handled by one company?
Several relocation and import specialists offer end-to-end support. These services cover everything from customs duty calculations and tax-free import eligibility to transport and final cantonal registration.