Practical Geneva

Practical information for internationals living in Geneva.

Transport & Mobility:

Driving in Switzerland

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General information on traffic rules in Switzerland :

  1. Practical information for driving in Switzerland.
  2. Road safety information from “Touring Club Suisse” (TCS) in French.
Winter tires: they are not mandatory in Switzerland, but strongly recommended between October and Easter. They provide better grip and increase braking performance on wet and slippery roads during the colder months. Winter tires or chains are mandatory in neighbouring France in mountainous regions. See also the regulations for Germany, Austria and Italy (in French).

Speed limits : 120 km/h on the motorway, 80 km/h outside built-up areas and 20 – 50 km/h in built-up areas. Always check local road signs, as driving over the limit carries heavy fines and penalties in Switzerland.

Headlights : they must be on during day and night driving, it is a legal obligation in Switzerland (cares and motorbikes).

Driving in Switzerland : a sticker or electronic vignette is mandatory is required to drive on Swiss motorways. This annual vignette costs CHF 40 and can be purchased at petrol stations, post offices and kiosks and also outside Switzerland.

“Stick’Air” vignette : compulsory in Geneva for motorised vehicles, allowing them to travel during pollution peaks in the city centre.

Electric mobility

The “Touring Club Suisse” (TCS) provides practical information and advice on the purchase, maintenance and recharging of electric vehicles to help you get around with peace of mind.

Taxis

Taxis can be ordered by telephone, hailed in the street or at the 60 parking lots in town, at the airport and at train stations. Fares between the airport and the city vary from 35 CHF to 45 CHF and depend on the traffic, the time, the number of passengers and luggage.

Some taxi companies in Geneva : Taxi-phone , Geneva-Taxi , Taxi Reservation.

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CAGI services

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

Practical Geneva Conferences

To learn about the practical aspects of daily life in Geneva and the region

Social events

To participate in local events between Genevans and Internationals

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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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.