The questions you never knew to ask.
settlein is your whole move: what to do, when to do it, and where to find trusted information, all in one place. Every step links to the official source, where there is one.
From your first week to everyday life, settlein brings together the practical guidance, personalised steps and local knowledge you need to navigate Switzerland with confidence.
Free. No credit card.
Your plan, in order.
One list for the household, with a name on each task. What to do, why it applies to you, what you’ll need, and the official page one tap away.
Open the demo plan
How it works
Tell us who is moving.
Canton, permits, family, dates. Skip anything.
Get your plan.
In order, per person, with the question you would never have thought to ask.
Ask as you go.
With membership, Ask settlein answers from official pages where it can, shows you where, and is built to say when it does not know.
Because settling in isn’t just about living here.
It’s about belonging here. Explore belonging
Built on trust
Clear guidance. Official sources provided. No hidden costs. Your plan stays yours.
Official sources
Where possible, steps link to the relevant Swiss government or official source.
Independent guidance
Our recommendations don't change because someone pays us. Partners don't pay to influence your personalised plan.
Your data, your choice
You can view, update, or delete your information whenever you choose.
Clear boundaries
We provide practical guidance, not legal or tax advice.
settlein is built by two people who moved to Zürich in 2019. Read our story
Relocating a team? We work with employers too. For employers
Start free. Go further when you’re ready.
Free: your household plan, saved progress, Belonging and our resources.
Members: Ask settlein, your AI companion, the Living here tasks (tax, pensions, permit renewals), every guide and stage topic, and templates. One price per household. See pricing
Asked, answered.
Is this legal, tax or immigration advice?
No. settlein is a guidance tool. We show what may apply to your household, in what order, and where the official answer lives. We do not act for you or file anything.
What is Ask settlein?
Your settlein AI companion. Unlike a general chatbot, it does not search the open internet. It works from your household details and the official sources we have checked, and it is built to say when it does not know, rather than guess. AI-generated answers may still contain errors or outdated information. Always verify important requirements with the relevant authority.
How do I know an answer is right?
Where possible, we provide links to official sources and indicate when information was last checked. AI-generated answers may still contain errors or outdated information. Always verify important requirements with the relevant authority.
What if I'm already here?
Tell us when you arrived and your plan starts from where you are, with anything outstanding from before.
What is free, and what is for members?
Your household plan, saved progress, Belonging, our trusted resources, three topics on each stage page, and the guides to finding an apartment, to emergency numbers and to Swiss German survival lingo are free. Members get Ask settlein, your AI companion, the Living here tasks (tax, pensions, permit renewals), every guide and stage topic, and templates. One price per household. You can start free, or sign up straight to membership.
Can I keep settlein on my phone's home screen?
Yes. It then opens like an app. On an iPhone, open settlein in Safari, tap the Share button, then Add to Home Screen. On Android, open it in Chrome, tap the ⋮ menu, then Add to Home screen (or Install app).
Where does it cover?
All of Switzerland. Rules often differ by canton and commune, so your plan uses your canton and links you to the official source that applies.