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Access official forms directly without searching multiple websites. All links point to official sources from the Swiss Confederation and the Canton of Geneva.
Residence & Permits
Form M — Application for residence permit
Permits B and L for EU/EEA and non-EU residents. Application with or without gainful activity. Submit online or by post to OCPM.
Permits B, C, G, L — Complete guide
All steps depending on your situation: EU/EEA or third-country nationals, contract duration, type of activity. Official entry point of the Canton of Geneva.
Online procedures portal — Canton of Geneva
Access to all official procedures: permit renewal, change of address, family reunification, naturalisation and much more.
Notification obligation — Short stay (90 days)
Mandatory online notification to SEM for salaried activities of less than 90 days per calendar year. Simplified procedure without a work permit.
Taxation
DRIS/TOU Form — Withholding tax correction
Request for correction of withholding tax or notification of Subsequent Ordinary Assessment. Mandatory if income exceeds CHF 120,000 or if you own real estate. Strict deadline: 31 March.
Subsequent Assessment — When to apply?
Official guide to know if you are eligible or required to file a Subsequent Ordinary Assessment. Conditions: gross income over CHF 120,000, real estate owner, other income outside withholding tax.
Withholding tax — Complete guide for Geneva
All information on withholding tax in Geneva: scales, deduction calculation, procedures, deadlines and access to your online tax area.
Tax return — GeTax online services
Manage your tax return online via the cantonal tax area: import supporting documents, submit electronically and track your file.
Pillar 3a deduction limits — Official 2026 amounts
Maximum deduction amounts for pillar 3a according to ESTV: CHF 7,258 for employees with an occupational pension, CHF 36,288 for self-employed without BVG.
Pension Planning
3rd pillar (3a and 3b) — Official Swiss guide
Complete Confederation guide on private pension planning: conditions, contribution limits, tax advantages and early withdrawal rules.
Rachats rétroactifs pilier 3a — New 2026
Since 2026, it is possible to retroactively fill missing pillar 3a contributions (up to 10 years back) and deduct them for tax purposes. First buy-in possible for the year 2025.
AHV/IV pension — 1st pillar
Official information on the old-age and survivors' pension (AHV) and disability pension (IV): conditions, amounts, application procedures and simulation.
Occupational pension LPP — 2nd pillar
Everything about occupational pension planning: employer obligations, contribution buy-ins, benefits upon retirement, disability or death.
Insurance
Health insurance — Premiums and provider change
Official FOPH information on compulsory health insurance premiums 2026, cancellation deadlines (30 November) and conditions for changing provider.
Health insurance premium reduction
Conditions for obtaining a health insurance premium reduction based on your income. Steps to take with the canton. Geneva: application via IPT automatically based on the tax return.
Joining compulsory health insurance
How to get insured on your arrival in Switzerland: 3-month deadline, choice of provider, deductible and model. Official information for new residents.
Claims forms — Private insurance
Standardised forms from the Swiss Insurance Association to declare a claim: damage, theft, accident, liability, life. Valid with most insurers.
Real Estate
Financing a property purchase in Geneva
Cantonal guide on real estate financing: mortgages, cantonal subsidies, conditions for home ownership and administrative procedures in Geneva.
Real estate taxation — Geneva property owners
Rental value, deductions for maintenance and mortgage interest, real estate gains tax. Official guide for property owners in Geneva.
Renting accommodation — Rights and obligations
Your rights and obligations as a tenant in Geneva: lease, security deposit, property inspection, termination and appeals. Access to official lease forms.
Other
Change of address — Mandatory notification
Every move within the canton must be reported to the residents' office within 14 days. Online procedure available for Geneva residents.
Swiss passport & identity card
Application or renewal of the Swiss passport and identity card. Documents required, deadlines, costs and submission points in Geneva and throughout Switzerland.
Naturalisation — Obtaining Swiss citizenship
Conditions, procedures and timelines for obtaining Swiss citizenship in Geneva. Required length of residence, integration criteria and application process.
Civil marriage & civil register
Procedures for getting married in Switzerland, registering a partnership, civil register records. Documents required depending on your nationality and situation.
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