Posting Destination · Switzerland

Geneva Posting Hub

Geneva is the world’s most concentrated hub of international governance. Home to the United Nations Office at Geneva, the World Health Organisation, the ILO, the ICRC and over 40 international organisations, it hosts a permanent community of more than 40,000 accredited diplomats and international civil servants. The customs privilege system is specific to Switzerland and managed through BAZG Geneva.

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Vehicles · Administrative
Tax-Free Vehicle Purchase in Switzerland
Carte de légitimation categories, Form 14.60, VAT and customs duty exemption and the BAZG process.
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Schools · Families
International Schools in Geneva
Ecolint, Collège du Léman, Institut International de Lancy and the Geneva English School. Fees and admission.
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Living · Housing
Living in Geneva as a Diplomat
Neighbourhoods, the rental market, diplomatic lease clauses and the social world of international Geneva.
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Security · Briefing
Security Briefing: Geneva
Swiss threat level, the intelligence environment around international organisations, protest activity and emergency contacts.
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Local Support · Services
Local Support in Geneva
Relocation assistance, international schools, administrative support and translation services used by the diplomatic community in Geneva.
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