the portal dedicated to welcoming internationals to Geneva

Founded by the Swiss Confederation and the Republic and Canton of Geneva, the International Geneva Welcome Centre is the single entry point for the support and integration of employees of International Geneva and their families, NGOs and visiting delegates.

Newcomers

Staff of International Organizations, NGOs, Permanent Missions

NGOs/Permanent Missions

Support for Non-Governmental Organizations and diplomatic representations

Visiting delegates

Participating in conferences, meetings or training in Geneva

PhD students
Professors

Working in academia, University Hospitals and HES-SO//Geneva

Interns in Geneva

Employees of an international organization, NGO or Permanent Mission

Household employees

Application and job search for domestic workers holding an F permit

Local
staff

Candidates for employment in a Permanent Mission or an NGO

Private sector staff

Working in a multinational based in Geneva

CAGI services

Practical guide for newcomers

To simplify your settlement and integration in Geneva

Welcome Programme

To facilitate your integration and that of your family in Geneva

Housing exchange: requests/offers and information

To ease your installation and assist you with administrative procedures

Support for international NGOs

To assist and inform NGOs established or wishing to set up in Geneva

Accommodation for visiting delegates

To financially support the stay of participants in international conferences

Delegates Information Desk

To advise and guide participants at international conferences

CAGI Recruitment platform

To post or seek employment in NGOs and Permanent Missions

Private Household Employees online platform

To offer your services or find a private household employee

Office of the Amiable Compositeur

For the amicable settlement of disputes between foreign Representations and local employees, and between private household employees and employers

Cultural Kiosk at UN Geneva & CERN

To take advantage of offers at preferential rates and tourist information

Activities for all

To discover leisure activities recommended by the CAGI

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Practical Geneva

Essential information on housing, health, education and mobility in Geneva

News

News and events filter

Leisure activities for children

Thursday 13 February, 2025

With the participation of the “Groupe de Liaison genevois des Associations de Jeunesse (glaj-GE).

Seasonal ice rinks in Geneva

Seasonal skating rinks in the city and surrounding areas during the winter

Agenda of the City of Geneva

A selection of events and activities for all ages taking place in Geneva.

Youth Activities

Over 400 camps, summer camps, sports weeks and art workshops. Children have plenty of choices! These offers are coordinated by the GLAJ-GE, the Geneva Liaison Group of Youth Associations.

Housing offers

Housing available in priority for International Geneva employees and their families.

International Geneva Calendar

All the activities of International Geneva at a glance!

Geneva Solutions

Geneva Solutions is an independent non-profit news platform covering International Geneva

Cultural kiosk news

A weekly selection of offers and recommendations of cultural and leisure activities in Geneva and the region

Courses with iFAGE

French courses for beginners and advanced learners with certification for professional purposes.

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