Knowledge Hub
Category: Moving to Geneva
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Request régie’s authorization for a washing machine
Installing a private washing machine in a Geneva rental usually needs your régie’s approval. Learn when authorization is required and how to…
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Where to live in Geneva (neighborhoods guide)
Where should you live in Geneva? Compare the city’s neighborhoods and surrounding communes, from lively to family-friendly, with the pros, cons, and…
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How to improve your French after moving to Geneva
Want to learn French in Geneva? Compare group classes, private tutors, apps, and conversation practice, with practical tips to help you improve…
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Emergency numbers and services you should know
Know who to call in an emergency in Switzerland. A quick guide to the key numbers for police, fire, ambulance, and helplines,…
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How to register your vehicle and get Swiss number plates
Bringing a car to Switzerland? Learn how to register your vehicle and get Swiss number plates in Geneva via the OCV, including…
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Useful apps to download when moving to Switzerland
Moving to Geneva? Discover the most useful apps for public transport, payments, weather, and daily life in Switzerland, all free to download.
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Waste and recycling rules: what you need to know
Geneva has its own recycling rules and, unusually, no taxed bin bags. Learn how to sort household waste, avoid fines, and recycle…
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Finding a family doctor (GP/médecin traitant)
Settling in Geneva? Learn how to find a médecin traitant (GP), why a family doctor matters for your insurance, and what to…
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Getting home insurance (assurance RC/ménage)
New to Geneva? Learn how Swiss home insurance works, what assurance RC (liability) and assurance ménage (contents) cover, and why you likely…
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Getting health insurance in Switzerland
Swiss health insurance is mandatory and you have 3 months to sign up. Learn the LAMal basics, the deadline, exemptions, and where…