IamExpat Driving in Switzerland Guide
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IamExpat’s driving section is one of the cleaner free resources available in English on Swiss vehicle rules. The import and export article walks through the customs process, clarifies the one-year grace period during which foreign-registered cars can be driven on Swiss roads, and explains when a full cantonal registration is mandatory.
A companion article covers the driving licence exchange in detail, distinguishing between EU/EFTA holders (administrative exchange, no test) and those from countries outside mutual recognition agreements, who must pass a Swiss practical test within 12 months of registering their residence permit. The site also covers the cantonal road traffic offices (Strassenverkehrsamt) where both registrations and licence exchanges are processed.