Destination services in Lausanne

In the first weeks, the city's Agence d'assurances sociales, at Place Chauderon 7, checks that every resident is insured, and a newcomer from abroad receives a letter asking for proof of enrolment with an insurer (lausanne.ch, checked 21 Oct 2026). Basic insurance has to be taken out within three months of arrival (FOPH, checked 21 Oct 2026), and the Vaud adult premium averaged CHF 543.50 a month (2027) (FOPH, checked 21 Oct 2026). Premium subsidies depend on income and assets and apply when the premium exceeds 10% of the unified reference income, and a subsidy generally starts on the first day of the second month after the application (lausanne.ch, checked 21 Oct 2026).

Electricity and gas are registered with the city utility (SiL) after the residents' registration when the lease is in the tenant's name, online, at the counter or by phone (lausanne.ch, checked 21 Oct 2026). A monthly Mobilis pass for zones 11 and 12 costs CHF 78 (2026, until 12 Dec) (Mobilis, checked 21 Oct 2026). A residence certificate (déclaration de résidence), the proof of address that banks and consulates ask for, costs CHF 20 to CHF 30 depending on how it is ordered (lausanne.ch, checked 21 Oct 2026) (lausanne.ch, checked 21 Oct 2026).

Newcomers register with the Service du contrôle des habitants at Rue du Port-Franc 18. The registration deadline is 14 days (2026) (lausanne.ch, checked 21 Oct 2026). Arrivals from abroad or from another canton book a counter appointment and attend in person with a complete file (lausanne.ch, checked 21 Oct 2026), and the city's fee schedule sets CHF 30 for registering an arrival (lausanne.ch, checked 21 Oct 2026). For the national rules, see registering at your commune.