Hey, anyone in Geneva get a B workpermit recently? I went in to give my biometric information a month ago - was wondering how long I have to wait to actually receive the card.
There's still several things I can't do without my work permit number (health coverage, credit card etc.).
I'm non-EU if that helps.
Thanks!
Hey, anyone in Geneva get a B workpermit recently? I went in to give my biometric information a month ago - was wondering how long I have to wait to actually receive the card.
There's still several things I can't do without my work permit number (health coverage, credit card etc.).
I'm non-EU if that helps.
Thanks!
Hi Aaron and welcome to Geneva.
If I remember correctly we received our permits about 3 weeks after the biometric so if you've been waiting a month I suggest you contact the OCP to check why it's taking so long.
Re things you can't do without a permit - the OCP can give you an attestation, which is basically a paper stating that you're waiting for your permit.
With the attestation you can do pretty much everything you could with a permit including opening a bank account, getting health insurance etc.
I hope this helps and good luck.
Oded
Hi Aaron and welcome to Geneva.
If I remember correctly we received our permits about 3 weeks after the biometric so if you've been waiting a month I suggest you contact the OCP to check why it's taking so long.
Re things you can't do without a permit - the OCP can give you an attestation, which is basically a paper stating that you're waiting for your permit.
With the attestation you can do pretty much everything you could with a permit including opening a bank account, getting health insurance etc.
I hope this helps and good luck.
Oded
It should take normally 2 to 3 weeks. But then again it's summer so maybe there might be a delay. As above ask for an attestation it costs 25chf and while there ask why it is taking long.
It should take normally 2 to 3 weeks. But then again it's summer so maybe there might be a delay. As above ask for an attestation it costs 25chf and while there ask why it is taking long.
That's great help guys, thanks so much! Didn't know about the attestation either.
I'll wait another week or two, then I'll take a field trip down there - too bad they never answer their phone!
That's great help guys, thanks so much! Didn't know about the attestation either.
I'll wait another week or two, then I'll take a field trip down there - too bad they never answer their phone!
That's great help guys, thanks so much! Didn't know about the attestation either.
I'll wait another week or two, then I'll take a field trip down there - too bad they never answer their phone!
That's funny especially as if you want to rent a flat, that's the first one you should get. Did not your HR take care of it? What about the relocation support?
Most expats I know, we got the attestation immediately...
That's funny especially as if you want to rent a flat, that's the first one you should get. Did not your HR take care of it? What about the relocation support?
Most expats I know, we got the attestation immediately...
