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« Reply #20 on: August 08, 2012, 04:52:57 AM »
Quote from: Ralf on August 08, 2012, 12:44:03 AM

I don't know how it is in Switzerland, but the Swiss are essentially anal versions of the Germans and are great bureaucrats.
My personal advice: learn to ski (if you don't already) and prepare yourself for bureaucracy.


Everything I've found online indicates that its a direct swap, license for license, including 2 wheeled endorsements. As for bureaucracy, I'm ok with it as long as things get done at the end of the day. From what I've seen/know, things get done.

Fortunately, Dan's workplace is offering us what is essentially a concerierge: someone who will be there to walk us through licensing, opening bank accounts, getting cable, finding a place to live... you know, the "little things in life" that we take for granted here in the States.  Embarassment


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« Reply #20 on: August 08, 2012, 04:52:57 AM »
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« Reply #21 on: August 08, 2012, 07:12:56 AM »
Relocation assistance through your husband's company will definitely be a big help. Sounds like you're good to go!  Thumbsup
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« Reply #22 on: August 14, 2012, 02:25:19 AM »
How long can you drive/ride in the country before you must change your license. In most European countries its one year.
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« Reply #23 on: August 14, 2012, 05:43:11 AM »
Quote from: notarian on August 14, 2012, 02:25:19 AM

How long can you drive/ride in the country before you must change your license. In most European countries its one year.

It's the same in Switzerland as well, but I'll probably do it sooner, as we'll have employee assistance with stuff for a while  Thumbsup
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« Reply #24 on: August 14, 2012, 05:48:08 AM »
You still here?
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« Reply #25 on: August 14, 2012, 05:50:27 AM »
Quote from: Mr.Black on August 14, 2012, 05:48:08 AM

You still here?


Buy my car  Bigsmile
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« Reply #26 on: August 14, 2012, 07:55:23 AM »
Quote from: Mrs. DantesDame on August 14, 2012, 05:50:27 AM



Buy my car  Bigsmile


The bug?
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« Reply #27 on: August 14, 2012, 08:17:13 AM »
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The bug?


Hell no. The Outback  Smile
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« Reply #28 on: August 14, 2012, 08:30:30 AM »
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« Reply #29 on: August 14, 2012, 09:24:38 AM »
I'd LOVE to come get that KLR.  Thumbsup
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« Reply #30 on: August 14, 2012, 09:31:34 AM »
It's for sale, you know  Bigok
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« Reply #31 on: August 14, 2012, 09:33:02 AM »
I know, and it's burning a hole in my brain.

I'm actually thinking about putting the C10 up for sale. A KLR would be perfect for my needs right now.
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« Reply #32 on: August 14, 2012, 10:21:06 AM »
Quote from: ConPilot1 on August 14, 2012, 09:33:02 AM

I know, and it's burning a hole in my brain.




I thought that was the meth.

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« Reply #33 on: August 19, 2012, 05:47:37 AM »
It's cheaper to get a UK license. And it'll be valid for Switzerland.
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« Reply #34 on: August 20, 2012, 07:29:19 PM »
Quote from: Papa Lazarou on August 19, 2012, 05:47:37 AM

It's cheaper to get a UK license. And it'll be valid for Switzerland.


Screw that. Ride without one. Its not like the Swiss are sticklers for rules or details.
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« Reply #35 on: September 09, 2012, 08:10:30 PM »
Quote from: RBEmerson on August 07, 2012, 07:41:31 PM


Is this for a long term stay or a vacation?  

From what little I know of life in Switzerland (garnered from experiences shared by close friends living near Zurich, and the occasional visit), I can't imagine Swissi-land would allow you to (effectively) just roll over your existing motor vehicle license (four or two wheeled).  If you're just visiting (probably with a ninety day limit - but that's just a guess), your current license will do it (BTDT).  After that... good luck with the Fahrschule.  


She's moving there...so for a long period of time.
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« Reply #36 on: September 09, 2012, 08:59:57 PM »
Quote from: DogBoy on August 20, 2012, 07:29:19 PM



Screw that. Ride without one. Its not like the Swiss are sticklers for rules or details.



They're known for playing fast and loose.    Thumbsup
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« Reply #37 on: September 18, 2012, 05:01:43 PM »
Where did you find the Swiss license exchange rules online in English? Thanks.
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« Reply #38 on: September 18, 2012, 05:30:30 PM »
I didn't bookmark the precise site, but there are quite a few others out there that outline the process.

Expat Blog

English Forum (with lots of thread links in the second post)

Essentially, I didn't find any official site (in English) that out lined the steps, but I have enough confidence in what I found on other sites, and others' experiences, to understand that I should not be a problem.
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« Reply #39 on: September 19, 2012, 05:43:27 AM »
Quote from: Mrs. DantesDame on September 18, 2012, 05:30:30 PM

Essentially, .......................... I should not be a problem.

[CheesySwissAccent] No, please do not be a problem, ve Sviss do not like problems...[/CheesySwissAccent]
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