Practical guide for newcomers
Essential information on settling and integrating internationals and their families in Geneva
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Practical information for living in Geneva
Founded by the Swiss Confederation & the Republic and Canton of Geneva, the International Geneva Welcome Centre (CAGI) is the one-stop-shop for the support and integration of employees of International Geneva and their families, NGOs and visiting delegates.
Discover how CAGI can help you integrate in Geneva.
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Useful information
Your move to Geneva
Visit an apartment, submit your application and make the entry inventory
Take advantage of priority rental offers
Notify your arrival to the authorities and service providers
Join the Welcome Programme free of charge
Activities to help you integrate and discover the region.
These events are coordinated by CAGI and run by volunteers from the Foundation’s Geneva Welcome Network.
Valid for one year and non-renewable.
Programme content
Find out about the practical aspects of everyday life
Practice and improve a foreign language
Take advantage of CAGI offers and recommendations
Exclusive benefits offered by our members
20% discount for the 1st year (TCS Sociétariat, Protection juridique circulation or Livret ETI)
10% discount with code 'CAGI25' on Education programmes in International Affairs
Fund your real estate project at a preferential rate. Offer valid to 30 June 2025, subject to conditions
International Geneva in the media
Find the main local players reporting with international Geneva in the press, television, internet and social networks.