The Welcome Programme is here for you and your family!
This programme, valid for one year and non-renewable, is designed for newcomers to International Geneva, providing practical information and cultural activities.
Beneficiaries
Holders of a Swiss legitimation card (issued by the FDFA), employees of NGOs, multinationals, doctoral students or professors at the HUG, UNIGE and HES-SO.
Don’t hesitate, register!
This programme is free thanks to our members and partners.
It is managed by CAGI and supported by the volunteers of the Fondation pour Genève Newcomer Network.
Welcome coffee
Every two months, newcomers with a legitimation card will receive an invitation by post for a friendly event over coffee and croissants to meet our teams and discover our services.
Other beneficiaries will receive the invitation by e-mail.
Newcomers Network Services
CAGI "Fête de l'Escalade"
En collaboration avec le Réseau d’Accueil de la Fondation pour Genève, le CAGI invite les nouveaux arrivants internationaux de l’année en cours à vivre un avant-goût de cette traditionnelle fête genevoise. La soirée est animée par la Compagnie de 1602, les Fifres et Tambours du Conservatoire populaire de musique, danse et théâtre, garants des coutumes de l’Escalade.
Un événement avec le soutien de la Confédération, du Canton et de la Ville de Genève et en partenariat avec Lagardère Travel Retail, membre du CAGI. 
Video recap of the event at Palexpo on 2 December 2025.
Practical Geneva
Essential information on housing, health, education and mobility in Geneva
Founded by the Swiss Confederation and the Republic and Canton of Geneva, the International Geneva Welcome Centre is the single entry point for the support and integration of employees of International Geneva and their families, NGOs and visiting delegates.
Contact the CAGI
- Mo-Fr: 9am-12pm / 2pm-4.30pm