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Serafe fee: do you have to pay as soon as you arrive in Switzerland?

Yes: every household pays the radio and TV fee from the first day of the month after it is formed, whether you have a TV or not. It is CHF 335 a year in 2026 and drops to CHF 312 from 1 January 2027.

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What counts is the household recorded in your municipality’s residents’ register: from your registration, Serafe, the collection body, issues the invoice. It lists every adult in the household, who are jointly liable for payment.

The amount

CHF 335 per household per year in 2026. The Federal Council has decided to reduce it to CHF 312 from 1 January 2027.

Who is exempt

On request, people receiving annual supplementary benefits to OASI or DI are exempt, backdated to the first payment, at most five years before the request. People with diplomatic privileges are also exempt.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay Serafe if I don’t have a TV?

Yes: every household owes the fee, regardless of owning a device.

From when do I have to pay?

From the first day of the month after your household is formed, as recorded by your municipality.

How much is the fee?

CHF 335 per household per year in 2026, CHF 312 from 1 January 2027.

Do I need to register with Serafe?

No: Serafe receives the data from the residents’ registers and sends you the invoice.

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