Budget preparation

Compared to other cities, life in Geneva is expensive. We recommend you plan your budget carefully and follow our advice in order to prepare your stay in the best possible way.

In Switzerland, the official currency is the Swiss franc and is usually indicated as CHF (1 CHF ≅ 1 USD & 1 EUR). Merchants may accept Euros (banknotes only) and the change is given back in Swiss francs.

You will be able to withdraw money in town in different places such as ATMs (known as “bancomats” in Switzerland) and several foreign exchange offices near “Gare Cornavin” and in the city centre.

You may find banknote and currency rates on the Banque cantonale de Genève website.

The delegate's practical guide

Travel preparation
Partner hotels
Arrival in Geneva
Useful information
Delegates Information Desk

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CAGI services
for visiting delegates

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's meeting spaces

To work: spaces dedicated to International Organizations, Permanent Missions and NGOs

Support for international NGOs

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

Cultural Kiosk at UN Geneva & CERN

To take advantage of offers at preferential rates and tourist information

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Contacts

Access by public transport (TPG): Line 5: Intercontinental stop; lines 8, 20, 22, 60: Appia stop. No parking on site.
Opening hours : Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm Between noon to 2 pm by appointment.
La Pastorale:

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.