Founded in 1990 by Catherine Burrus, Welcome Service began not as a corporation, but as a response to a specific need: the personal, comprehensive support of families moving to Switzerland. In an era before digital nomads and global ease of movement, Catherine established a firm rooted in genuine care, precise execution, and personal honour.
Today, that legacy is carried forward by the second generation. Laetitia Papilloud and Guillaume Bédat maintain the firm's original ethos — that true service is personal, attentive, and lasting. We do not merely process permits; we help build the foundation of your new life in Switzerland.
The landscape of mobility has shifted dramatically since our inception. Yet, the core needs of relocation — finding a real home, navigating administration, and integrating into Swiss life — remain unchanged. For over three decades, Welcome Service has stood alongside families, professionals, and HR teams as a steady, trusted partner. We have grown with Swiss immigration law, real estate, and education, building an institutional memory that newer agencies simply cannot replicate.
With our commitment,
Laetitia Papilloud
Managing Partner
Guillaume Bédat
Managing Partner
Our mission is to make mobility in Switzerland seamless by supporting individuals and HR teams with trusted expertise, a genuine sense of service, and care in every detail. We help our clients save valuable time and transform a complex transition into a smooth, stress-free, and fully successful experience.
"Your Trusted Partner for International Mobility in Switzerland. Independent, family-owned since 1990."
We place client satisfaction at the heart of everything we do, delivering consistently high-quality service driven by our expertise. Each individual, each family, each business is unique.
We take the time to understand each individual's expectations, needs, and priorities to provide personalised support.
We demonstrate flexibility, foresight, and responsiveness to turn every unexpected situation into a solution.
We act with integrity, independence, and absolute respect for confidentiality, building long-lasting relationships with our clients and partners.
"Welcome Service managed our executive transfers with unprecedented precision. Their local network in Geneva is truly their greatest asset."
"The transition to Switzerland felt seamless. They didn't just find us a house; they integrated our entire family into the local community."
"Reliable, discreet, and highly professional. We've worked with them for over a decade, and they never fail to deliver quality."
4.9/5 Excellence Rating
Welcome Service does not work in isolation. Our strength lies in the depth of relationships built over 35 years with fiduciaries, private banks, moving companies, and local authorities.
We act as the single point of accountability, orchestrating a high-standard network to ensure your Swiss transition is handled with total control and solidity.
Swiss Association of Relocation Agents
European Relocation Association
Family Business Network
Vaud Chamber of Commerce
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