Knowledge Hub
Category: Moving to Geneva
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Choosing a mobile network provider in Switzerland
Choosing a mobile provider in Switzerland? Compare Swisscom, Sunrise, and Salt against budget carriers on coverage, speed, and price to find the…
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Fees for withdrawing a rental application
Withdrew from a Geneva apartment and the régie is charging a fee? Learn when these fees are legitimate, when they are not,…
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Foreign driver’s license
Staying in Switzerland over a year? Learn how to exchange your foreign driver’s license for a Swiss one, when a driving test…
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How to import a vehicle
Bringing your car to Switzerland? Learn how vehicle import works, from customs form 18.44 and clearance to the paperwork you need before…
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How to open a bank account
Opening a Swiss bank account? Learn which banks suit expats and legitimation card holders, the documents required, and how banks and neo-banks…
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How to register in Geneva
New in Geneva? Learn how to register with the OCPM within 14 days, the documents you need, and what changes if you…
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Insuring a vehicle in Switzerland
Insuring a car in Switzerland? Learn the difference between liability, partial, and full casco cover, what is legally required, and how to…
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Setting up utilities and services
Moving to Geneva? Learn how to set up utilities and services, from phone, internet, and electricity to the Serafe radio and TV…
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Bringing pets from abroad
Bringing a pet to Switzerland? Learn the rules for dogs, cats, and ferrets, from ISO microchips and pet passports to vaccinations and…
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School for the children
Choosing a school in Geneva? Compare public, private, and international schools, learn when schooling becomes mandatory, and how to enrol your child.
