Free
The provisional certificate costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
Provisional certificate
Convince landlords before you have the flat.
When flat hunting, every detail in your file counts. Our free provisional certificate shows that Swisscautionen24 will cover your deposit as soon as you have the lease. That gives property managers certainty – and you a head start.
- Free
- Valid 3 months
- By email in minutes
Good to know
Valid three months
The letter is valid for three months from issue. After that you can request a new one.
Not a certificate
The letter does not replace the deposit certificate. Once you have the lease you submit the actual application – referring to your letter makes it even faster.
How to get the letter
- 1
Fill in the form
Personal details, address, residence status. Takes five minutes.
- 2
Quick check
We check the details automatically and get in touch if anything is missing.
- 3
PDF by email
You receive the letter as a PDF and add it to your application file.
Questions about the provisional certificate
Yes. The provisional certificate is free, valid for three months and shows landlords that Swisscautionen24 will cover your deposit as soon as you've signed the lease. It doesn't replace the certificate – you submit the actual application once you have the lease.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- At least one tenant on the lease is a Swiss citizen or holds a B, C or F residence permit. With a G, L, N or S permit, or as an EU/EFTA citizen without a permit, you need an employment contract of at least twelve months.
- The credit check is positive.
- The lease for a home in Switzerland runs for at least three months.