Do I have to close my pillar 3a account if I move abroad?

If you are leaving Switzerland for good, it's up to you whether to leave your 3a account open or to withdraw your money and close it.

I want to keep my pillar 3a account

You are free to leave your 3a account open, but you won't be able to make any more payments to it as long as you live abroad.

You can always decide to withdraw your money and close your account at a later date while you are living abroad.

Please note that we still need to know your current address as long as you have an account with us, so keep us posted!

Follow these steps to submit your withdrawal request:

Download this document, fill it out, print it and sign it by hand.
Enclose a copy of the following documents:
1. Official proof of civil status (not older than 3 months)
2. Confirmation of deregistration from the Swiss place of residence
3. Confirmation of residence from the authorities abroad
Send the documents to:

VZ Vorsorgestiftung 3a
Stiftungsadministration / TAS
Gotthardstrasse 6
8002 Zürich

You will receive your payment within 3 weeks of VZ receiving all your documents.