Ask for a student permit
1. Overview
If you are from a foreign country and wish to study and live in Geneva, you will need a residence permit.
Conditions to obtain this permit vary depending on your nationality.
- You are a EU/EFTA national and wish to apply for a student permit?
- You are a national of a non-EU/EFTA country and wish to apply for a student permit ?
- You are a Swiss national and are going to study in Geneva ?
If you are from Geneva and your main residence is outside of the canton, you do not need to announce your arrival.
- Do you want to benefit from an ancillary activity ?
- Your are required to complete a mandatory internship in the course of study:
- You are a non-EU/EFTA student who have completed their studies and would like to seek employment in Switzerland:
- You are an EU/EFTA student who have completed their studies and would like to seek employment in Switzerland:
- You hold a student permit that expires soon and would like to extend it to continue your studies
- Do you have any questions regarding housing, financial means or the possibility to work during your studies ?