Household
Open the official letters
Overview
Small tasks are easiest as they arrive.
The question you never knew to ask“Is this letter something I have to act on?”
Why it matters
Swiss admin still runs largely on paper. Letters and bills come by post to the address you registered at, and many bills carry a QR code you can pay from your banking app.
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?
Ongoing, from registration.
What do I need?
Nothing to prepare beyond your own notes.
What do I do next?
- Put everyone's name on your letterbox.
- Open anything official the day it arrives.
- Not sure what it is asking? Ask settlein whether it is something you have to act on, and what is next on your plan.
Official guidance
No official source attached yetUseful resources
Our guide: Registering at your commune