Santa Fe Relocation

Santa Fe Relocation handles international moves from its office in Effretikon in the Zurich area, part of a wider company that operates 64 offices around the world. Household goods are packed and shipped by sea or air, and the team manages customs clearance, including Swiss customs form 18.44. As a guide to timing, the company lists sea freight at one to three weeks within Europe, four to eight weeks to North America and six to ten or more weeks to the Asia Pacific region, with air freight at five to ten days door to door.

The service goes beyond transport into the practical side of arriving in Switzerland. Santa Fe offers immigration support for Swiss L, B and C permits, home search with property tours and lease negotiation, school search and placement, and settling-in help such as cantonal registration, utility setup and health insurance. The company is a member of FIDI and IAM and holds ISO certification.