Quick test
Did you use your car for at least 6 months before arriving in Switzerland?
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The procedure, step by step
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What it costs
What you pay depending on whether your car is exempt or not.
Trusted providers
Everything you need, in one place
Mandatory before the test
Swiss car insurance
Your insurer sends the certificate straight to the OCV.
Estimate and compare →Official · Geneva
OCV appointment
Book your roadworthiness test online.
Book an appointment →Official · Federal
E-vignette
Buy your vignette online, linked to your plate.
Buy the vignette →Official · Customs
FOCBS (Swiss customs)
Forms and rules for household effects.
See the forms →Partner
Pre-test garage
Have your car checked before the OCV to pass first time.
Coming soonPartner
Leasing in Switzerland
Prefer to change cars? Compare leasing offers.
Coming soonSources: FOCBS, Crossing the border with a vehicle · OCV Geneva, imported vehicles. Indicative information. Some links are partner links.