SwitzerlandRechte, Pflichten und Rechtsstaat 19 · Rights, duties and the rule of law
You are moving to another municipality (Gemeinde). What must you do?
In the exam (German)
Sie ziehen in eine andere Gemeinde. Was müssen Sie tun?
- aRegister with the residents' registration office of the new municipalitySich bei der Einwohnerkontrolle der neuen Gemeinde anmeldenCorrect answer
- bNothing; the post office reports the move automaticallyNichts, die Post meldet den Umzug automatisch
- cApply for a new residence permit abroadEine neue Aufenthaltsbewilligung im Ausland beantragen
- dReport the move to the Federal Statistical OfficeDen Umzug dem Bundesamt für Statistik melden
Why?
Anyone who moves must deregister with the old municipality and register with the residents' registration office (Einwohnerkontrolle) of the new municipality within the cantonal deadline. This applies to Swiss citizens and foreigners alike.
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in German, as shown above.
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