{"id":470,"date":"2024-01-18T06:47:17","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T06:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bekins.global\/?page_id=470"},"modified":"2025-08-02T00:37:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T07:37:28","slug":"mtgeneva","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bekins.world\/index.php\/mtgeneva\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Geneva, Switzerland from Canada &#8211; Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1d8efe83 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:2rem;padding-left:2rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:25px;border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-color-5);border-top-width:3px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-color-5);border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-color-5);border-bottom-width:4px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-color-5);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:8px;flex-basis:24.9%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Arrange Moving to Geneva NOW<\/h3>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t.mx-clock-europe-zurich495 * {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfont-size: 12px !important\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mx-localize-time\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='mx-clock-europe-zurich495 mx-clock-live-el'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bg-img-url='https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/plugins\/mx-time-zone-clocks\/includes\/admin\/assets\/img\/clock-face2.png'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-time_zone='Europe\/Zurich'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-city_name='in Geneva'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-date_format='12'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-digital_clock='false'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-lang='en'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-lang_for_date='en'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-show_days='true'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-showSecondHand='false'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-arrow_type='classical'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-super_simple='false'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-arrows_color='green'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2bd6bd196c499d72630a042e432df348\"><strong>Start with a Quick Geneva Quote&#8230;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<p>[wpforms id=&#8221;3674&#8243;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:10px;flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-color-1-color\"><strong>Relocating to Geneva<\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);line-height:1.2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8\" height=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"width: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Spacer24x8.jpg\" alt=\"\">Moving to Geneva from Canada exposes many headquarters to UN agencies, the Red Cross and other international organizations. A significant financial centre, including for international payment clearance, it is among the top important worldwide cities and places to live. Planning ahead makes a big difference. <a href=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/index.php\/staff-devoted-to-international-moves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Bekins Worldwide, using its decades of international move experience and expertise, is here to help you<\/a>, with both the best time of year to move and what to expect on the day you move into your new residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video eplus-wrapper\"><video height=\"360\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 640 \/ 360;\" width=\"640\" autoplay loop muted poster=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Geneva-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Geneva.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips For Moving to Geneva<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);line-height:1.2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8\" height=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"width: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Spacer24x8.jpg\" alt=\"\">Geneva is surrounded on three sides by France. The natural dominant language is French, with a few non standard french phrases. Geneva is, a beautiful place to live. Warm summers, cold winters, beautiful spring and autumn weather, each with their expected scenery. Regulations impose strict control over working hours, 16 annual public holidays and the average of 5.1 weeks of annual holidays, assure living enjoyment. <strong><em>The best time for moving is literally any time.<\/em><\/strong> Winter snow has become moderate so only presents a minor inconvenience for moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);line-height:1.2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8\" height=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"width: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Spacer24x8.jpg\" alt=\"\">One of the 1st things one moving in notices is how things are closed down on Sundays. The Swiss culture balances the work needed to make this co-operative society successful and earn a living. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);line-height:1.2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8\" height=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"width: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Spacer24x8.jpg\" alt=\"\">There is an attention to detail that overrides speed, rapid change and adventure. Paper work becomes a never ending documentation of details. Attention to paperwork starts with how you&#8217;ve documented the possessions being moved and will expand from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);line-height:1.2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8\" height=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"width: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Spacer24x8.jpg\" alt=\"\">Remember\u2026 Vehicles used for 6 months or more are duty free. The paper work required for importation is none the less challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3b329fb9f43e95fb9146050606d2e1f3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-color-6-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/weather\/switzerland\/geneva-canton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Current weather in Geneva\">To check the Weather in Geneva&#8230; Click Here<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-color-1-color\"><strong>More Help With Moving to Geneva<\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3b2dee26 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:2px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-793124ae9c874ed598699d64e0aff821 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:1rem;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);line-height:1.2\"><strong>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expatistan.com\/cost-of-living\/geneva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cost of Living in Geneva\">Cost of Living in Geneva<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ge.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Canton of Geneva Government\">Canton of Geneva Government<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bern.ch\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"City of Bern\">City of Bern<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ge.ch\/en\/welcome-geneva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Geneva Resident Permit\">Resident Permit<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ch.ch\/en\/importations-cars-switzerland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Switzerland Vehicle Imports\">Vehicle Import<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c57820454d99dca79ec2aea671be6e22 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:1rem;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);line-height:1.20\"><strong>\u2022&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eda.admin.ch\/vancouver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Swiss Consulate in Vancouver\">Swiss Consulate \u2013 Vancouver<\/a><\/strong><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-serif-font-family wp-elements-614e1900e15992803931ab495c850216 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:0rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);line-height:1.2\"><strong>To make a call to Geneva<\/strong><br>\u2022 Dial 011 (outside North America)<br>\u2022 Dial 41 (code for the Switzerland)<strong> <\/strong><br>\u2022 Dial 22 (Geneva area code)<br>\u2022 Dial the local phone number<br> or the cell phone number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-serif-font-family wp-elements-3219729a6db6362e0c987c150d9be107 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:0rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);line-height:1.2\"><strong>In Bern use 112 for emergencies.<\/strong><br><strong> ( European standard ) <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22a02eb7a0c612fc7f48a9b4c33e1337 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:1rem;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);line-height:1.20\">\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sem.admin.ch\/sem\/en\/home\/themen\/einreise\/faq.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Swiss VIsa &amp; Immigration\">Swiss Visa &amp; Immigration<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ch.ch\/en\/taxes-and-finances\/paying-taxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Swiss Tax Rates\">Swiss Taxation<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bag.admin.ch\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Swiss Healthcare and Safety\">Swiss Health<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.odec.ch\/en\/swiss-education-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Education in Switzerland\">Swiss Education<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ba56fd93b18e03e6f1341886fa866a50 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:1rem;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);line-height:1.20\">\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unige.ch\/admissions\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"University of Geneva\">University of Geneva<\/a><\/strong><br><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/261381\/inflation-rate-of-switzerland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Swiss Inflation Rate\">Swiss Inflation Rate<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xe.com\/currencyconverter\/convert\/?Amount=1&amp;From=CAD&amp;To=CHF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Swiss Exchange Rate\">Swiss Exchange Rate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arrange Moving to Geneva NOW Start with a Quick Geneva Quote&#8230; 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