Is my rental application complete?
Result
5 document(s) missing:
- Recent extract from the debt enforcement register
- ID card or passport
- Residence permit, or confirmation of the pending application
- Proof of income or employment contract
- Personal liability insurance certificate, if the agency asks for it
A document still missing (recent arrival)? Say so in the application and give the date it will follow.
Assumptions and sources
List of the documents property agencies most often request. Each agency may ask for others (application form, references). Nothing is sent: the list stays in your browser.
What the checker is for
Swiss landlords and property managers (régies, Verwaltungen) judge a file on completeness as much as on content. A gap often means the file moves to the bottom of the pile. This tool lists the documents usually asked for and shows which ones are still missing for your transferee.
It is an orientation aid. It does not assess eligibility, and it does not replace the view of the landlord or the property manager.
How to use it
- Open the tool above and tick each document your employee already holds.
- Read the list of items left unticked.
- Decide who collects each one: the employee, your mobility team or an external provider.
- Repeat the check each time a document is added.
Work through the list before the employee travels. Many items are issued in the home country and are slow to obtain from abroad.
What the result means
The result is a status, not a score. "Missing" means the item is commonly requested and not yet in the file. It does not mean an application will fail. Requirements differ between landlords, cantons and property types, so the list is a starting point.
For the full explanation of each item, read the Swiss rental application and the guide to property managers.
Assumptions and limits
- The checker assumes a private rental, not employer-provided housing.
- It does not know the employee's nationality, permit category or family situation.
- It shows no rents, deposits or fees, and it gives no personal legal or financial advice.
- Some documents depend on the permit. See the permit finder for the general routes.
Employer letters are often the strongest item for a transferee who has no Swiss history. Check them with your own HR and legal teams.
One rule to plan around
After arrival, the employee registers with the municipality. Registration is due within 14 days, and the commune usually asks for an identity document, the residence or work permit and proof of health insurance (FACT: ch.ch). Local practice varies, so confirm with the commune. A signed lease is normally needed first, which is why housing paperwork comes early in the relocation calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Is the checker a decision on my employee's application?
No. It only shows which common documents are missing. The landlord or property manager decides, and requirements vary.
Can my employee apply from abroad?
Many landlords accept applications from abroad when the file is complete. Others prefer a local presence. The point is worth raising early with the provider. A specialist can look at the case through the request at the foot of the page.
Which documents are hardest to obtain from abroad?
Items issued by foreign authorities usually take longest, such as extracts and certified copies. Start these first. See the checklist before departure.
Does the tool store my data?
The page is an orientation aid. Do not enter personal data beyond what the form asks for.