Announcing my departure to the OCPM
1. Overview
If you are leaving Geneva for another country or another canton, you must inform the Cantonal Office for Population and Migration of your departure two weeks before the actual date of departure.
However, it is possible to order a certificate of departure (CHF 25 per person). This certificate may be issued at the earliest one month before your departure or at any time once you have already left the territory, provided that your departure has been announced. This certificate may be useful for customs, banking, consular or administrative formalities.
- You leave the canton of Geneva for another canton or another country
- You have a C permit and leave Switzerland for a temporary period.
It is possible ton maintain your permit for a maximum period of 4 years by applying for a leave of absence.
- You are a non-EU/EFTA national with a B permit and must leave Switzerland for a temporary period at the request of your employer.
It is possible to request a return authorization. This authorization will allow you to retrieve your B permit upon your return.
- You hold a G permit and cease your gainful activity in Geneva.
You must announce the end of your activity within 14 days.
- You have already announced your departure and wish to order a departure certificate