Thank you to Geneva Convention Bureau and Geneva State Council

Geneva Convention Bureau will have an information desk at the congress from 09:00 – 18:00CEST 9-13 July.

Ideally located at the crossroads of a motorway network between Italy, France and Germany, Geneva is easily accessible. Nearly 935 flights and 200 trains daily serve Geneva and connect with the Geneva public transport network to facilitate your mobility in the heart of the city.

Cosmopolitan and open to the world, Geneva, a global micro-city, offers a quality of life in keeping with its small size but also services worthy of the largest international metropolises.

Nestled in an exceptional setting between the lake and the mountains, and ranked as the 9th most pleasant city in the world in 2019 according to the American consultant Mercer, Geneva attracts people both for its economic activity and its quality of life.

Nearly 190 nationalities live here.

Geneva brings together experts from all backgrounds to work together in perfect harmony. From start-ups to universities, multinationals and the public sector, Geneva is a unique hub for world specialists and innovators. The city provides excellence in a variety of fields such as Healthcare, Biotech & MedTech, Clean Tech, Banking, Finance & Sustainable Finance and Microtechnology.

Time zone

Geneva lies within the Central European time zone (CET). From the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, summer time is in effect (CEST).

Currency

The currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF).

Visa Regulations

Who does not need a visa

You may enter Swiss territory without a visa if you are a citizen of the European Union (EU) or the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and in possession of a valid recognised identity document.

For a stay over 90 days you will require an authorisation from the migration authority of the canton concerned. An application for authorisation accompanied by the relevant documents should be submitted to the said cantonal authority.

State Secretariat for Migration, SEM

List of cantonal immigration and labour authorities, SEM

Who needs a visa

If you are not a citizen of Switzerland or of a country in the EU or EFTA, the conditions for entry to Switzerland will vary in relation to your nationality, the reasons for your proposed stay (tourism, visit, employment, studies, family reunification, etc.) and the length of your stay (short or long duration).

The website of SEM below will inform you whether or not you require a visa to enter Switzerland and on the travel documents that are recognised.

Overview of ID and visa provisions according to nationality, SEM

Persons who require a visa should submit their application to the Swiss representation competent for their place of residence.

Airport

Genève Aéroport

Geneva International Airport is one of the top rated airports in Europe and is located just 5 km from the city center. Geneva and its region are connected to over 137 destinations, operated by 48 airlines. The airport is a 10-minute walk from the congress venue, Palexpo.

https://www.gva.ch/en/

Getting around in Geneva:

FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT !

• Free public transort card available from your hotel, the card gives free and unlimited use of the entire public transport network (buses, trams local trains, taxi boats)

ON-SITE PARKING - UNDERGROUND P12 PARKING

• 3,000 parking spaces are available on-site
• Designated disabled parking
• 4 recharging points (fast charge 20 kW) for electric vehicles (level -1)

TRAVEL BY TRAIN TO PALEXPO

• The train is an easy and trouble-free way of getting to Palexpo
• Only a 10-minute train ride between the city centre and the airport
• Once at the Geneva Airport Station, Palexpo is just a 7-minute walk away
• Timetables available on the SBB website: https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html

CATCH A BUS TO PALEXPO

• Bus 5 travels between the airport, Palexpo and the city centre. This line will take you from the airport to Palexpo in 3 minutes (line Aéroport - Thônex-Vallard). It will take you from the city centre to Palexpo in 15 minutes (line Thônex-Vallard – Aéroport).
• Timetables available on the TPG (Transports Publics Genevois) website: http://www.tpg.ch/en/web/site-international
• Be aware: Some stops are available only on request : press the red button on the bus.
• Bus 5+ doesn’t stop at Palexpo (goes directly to the airport)

WALK FROM GENEVA AIRPORT TO PALEXPO

• Palexpo is located 500 meters from the airport and railway station and is within easy reach on foot
• The journey takes only around 10 minutes
• Follow the signs for the quickest route

TRAVEL TO PALEXPO BY TAXI

• Pick-up and drop-off point outside the main entrance hall
• To book call +44 (0) 22 33 141 33 or visit: http://www.taxi-phone.ch
• Cost of an average journey from the city centre : CHF 30.-