Household
Expect the radio and TV fee letter
Overview
Households receive a bill. We do not print the amount.
The question you never knew to ask“Why did I get a bill for TV when I don't own one?”
Why it matters
It arrives by post and surprises people.
Does this apply to me?
Your circumstances: Canton Bern, B permit, mixed nationalities, family with children, moving with a partner, arriving soon
It applies to every household moving to Switzerland.
When?
After you have an address.
What do I need?
Nothing to prepare beyond your own notes.
What do I do next?
- Look out for the letter after you register.
- Read the official page on who pays and who is exempt.
Official guidance
Read official guidance from the official collection of federal law:
Federal law: Radio and Television Act, Art. 69b, which households are exempt from the fee (Fedlex, German)Read official guidance from the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM):
Federal Office of Communications: the household radio and TV feeRead official guidance from the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM):
BAKOM: questions and answers on the radio and TV fee (German)This page is in German. Your browser can translate it: in Chrome, Safari or Edge, look for Translate.