Announcement of arrival

Although the Permanent Mission of Switzerland in Geneva is directly informed by CERN via a monthly list, the Swiss authorities recommend that members of the personnel inform the relevant service below of their arrival in Switzerland within 14 days:

a) for people living in the Canton of Geneva, the Office cantonal de la population et des migrations (OCPM) should be informed.
b) for people living in the Canton of Vaud, the Contrôle de l’habitant for the commune in which they live should be informed.
 

Change of address in Switzerland

Members of the personnel have to inform the relevant service below of any change of address within 14 days:

a) for people living in the Canton of Geneva, the Office cantonal de la population et des migrations (OCPM) should be informed.
b) for people living in the Canton of Vaud, the Contrôle de l’habitant for the commune in which they live should be informed.
 

Departure From Switzerland: Swiss "Attestation de départ"

An "attestation de départ" (departure certificate) is an essential document for certain formalities that arise upon departure from Switzerland (customs, insurance companies, etc.). It is valid for two months and can be issued one month prior to departure at the earliest.

a) Procedure to follow for people living in the Canton of Geneva: you are strongly advised to apply by post by sending the form “Annonce de départ”, enclosing a copy of your carte de légitimation (Swiss card) issued by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, to: Office cantonal de la population et des migrations - Case postale 2652 - 1211 Genève 2.

You can also visit the OCPM in person, bringing your carte de légitimation (Swiss card) issued by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.

b) Procedure to follow for people living in the Canton of Vaud: bring your carte de légitimation (Swiss card) to the Contrôle de l’habitant in your commune of residence.