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Consular offices provide services for citizens in need, including replacement of lost or stolen passports and help and advice in difficult situations.
All foreign Embassies exist to represent their nation to their host country nationals, providing information and services on trade, tourism and culture in the home state. All Embassies have a Consular Section which exists to provide information and services to its own nationals visiting or living in the host country. Most country consulates in Switzerland and France request that citizens report their arrival so that their names can be added to a citizens' register. For Embassy and Consular information for Americans, Britons and Australians living in France, see Citizens Guides for French Residents International Geneva Welcome CentreThe International Geneva Welcome Centre (IGWC) provides practical assistance and advice to members of the following:
The Centre organises social and cultural activities between the international and local communities. It also provides advice on various issues relevant to foreigners in Geneva including: schooling, housing and real estate, employment, residence permits, health and insurance, sport, leisure and tourism, vehicles, driving and religion.
US CitizensThe Embassy of the United States of America in Switzerland has a website with up-to-date information for American citizens living in Switzerland and can provide information on living and doing business in Switzerland. The Embassy can assist with passport, visas and notary services.
The US citizen's service - Consular agency - can assist with passport renewals and the registration of intended residence; registration of births, marriages and deaths; judicial assistance information, information for travellers and more.
Wheelchair access to the Consular Agency in Geneva is possible, however it is necessary to contact the agency ahead of time in order for special arrangements to be made. The Swiss Embassy in the United States is a rich resource of relevant information for Americans planning a visit to Switzerland. It also gives information on legal matters, getting married in Switzerland and more.
Geneva is the world headquarters of the American Citizens Abroad (ACA) group which provides advice to US citizens during their time overseas.
Voting in US ElectionsUS citizens living overseas are eligible to vote by absentee ballot in the General Presidential Elections. The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) has complete information and online registration and absentee ballot request forms for the Federal Post Card Application (OFPCA). They provide a toll free number for citizens outside of the US to call for information.
UK CitizensThe British embassy in Berne is responsible for services such as advising British travellers to issuing visas, and promoting trade and investment opportunities. Parking is available at the Embassy, though only through prior arrangement.
The British Embassy is wheelchair accessible, though the lift may not accommodate all wheelchairs.
British citizens in Geneva, Vaud, Valais and Fribourg can receive consular services - visas and advice - from the Consular office in Geneva.
Passport services for British residents in Switzerland are available from the Western European Passport Office at the British Consulate-General in Paris as of 1 January 2009.
The UK government's Direct.gov website provides information online for Britons considering moving abroad and for those already there. It includes tax, health and education advice as well as a section on what to do when returning to the UK.
Australian CitizensIt is estimated that almost 5,000 Australians live in Switzerland. The Australian government provides information online for those living overseas (Australians Travelling) and for those returning to the country after time away (Returning to Australia). The Australian Permanent Mission and Consulate General is based in Geneva. The Consulate General can provide the following assistance and advice: registration of Australian citizens in Switzerland, registration of births, legal processes, visa and immigration, voting overseas, marriage in Switzerland and consular and visa services on behalf of Papua New Guinea. Appointments are suggested for all Consular services.
The Southern Cross Group is a global organisation that exists to "Promote Mobility in the Global Community", and communicate with expatriated Australians throughout the world. Their work includes lobbying for changes in laws that improve or simplify the life of Australians abroad. The website has detailed information on the legal and practical aspects of: citizenship, voting, visas, health insurance, taxation and more.
Citizens Guides for French ResidentsBelow is useful information and contacts for nationals of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada residing in France. US CitizensThe Embassy of the United States, Paris France has a website with up-to-date news on matters of relevance to Americans living in France. The US Citizens Service is the consular section which provides detailed information on all legal matters including:
The American Presence Post in Lyon has jurisdiction over the French départements Ain, Isère, Savoie and Haute-Savoie, and can provide limited consular services to American citizens. The office does not accept visa applications or respond to enquiries about visas.
The Embassy of France in the United States is a rich resource of relevant information for Americans planning a visit or move to France. It includes information and guidelines on living, working and driving in France, the metric system, marriage in France and more: UK CitizensThe British Embassy of France has up-to-date news on matters relating to French-British relations, as well as issues of politics, health and safety and immigration. The website of the British Embassy and British Consulate has a "Living in France" section with articles catering specifically to UK residents in France. Consular information for Britons is available from the Embassy in Paris. Britons living in Ain (01) and Haute-Savoie (74) fall under the Lyon Consular district.
Australian CitizensAustralian citizens in France may obtain some advice and assistance, including obtaining emergency passports, from the Australian Embassy.
The Southern Cross Group is a global organisation that exists to "Promote Mobility in the Global Community", and communicate with expatriated Australians throughout the world. Their work includes lobbying for changes in laws that improve or simplify the life of Australians abroad. The website has detailed information on the legal and practical aspects of: citizenship, voting, visas, health insurance, taxation and more.
Canadian CitizensThe Canadian Embassy in France website has some very useful checklists and notes for Canadian citizens planning a move to, or living in France. The information includes notes, checklists and tips on all aspects of the move, from planning the departure, the time spent in France and the return. It also gives access to tax information and instructions on tax returns.
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