Life in Switzerland

Administrative formalities and general information

Geneva City; Geneva Canton; CAGI (International Geneva Welcome Centre); Town of Meyrin; Cost of Living.

Civil status, taxes, etc. – Income tax declaration – Tax Identification Number – Arrival and departure annoucements (Geneva OCPM) – Sworn translators.

Banking

UBS (Meyrin) – Credit Agricole (Prévessin) – Management of bank details for Members of the CERN Personnel

Culture and Tourism

Geneva – CAGI Cultural Kiosk @CERN - CERN and its neighbours - CERN Staff Association

Education and childcare

CERN Social Affairs Service: language courses, childcare and education, etc. – Geneva City – Geneva Canton

Employment for family members

Employment in Switzerland for spouses and children of CERN officials – Conditions and means of access to the French labour market for spouses and children of members of the personnel

Healthcare

Healthcare providers and emergencies – Online medical appointment booking platform - Find a doctor in Switzerland

Housing

CERN Social Affairs Housing Brochures – CERN Marketplace – Geneva City

Transportation

Mov'ici Carpooling Platfom (join the CERN Community in the mobile app) - Hé! Léman carpooling network - Urban network – Train – Commuting to CERN

Departure formalities

Brochure: when you leave CERN; Departure announcement (Geneva OCPM); CERN Alumni Network.