We are expecting a baby next month and I as we are not maried or Swiss, I have been warned that the administration formalities are considerable. I have done a lot of research on hoes to Internet and contacted the canton de Geneve but remain a little lost as to the process., especially then 'enregistrement de l'enfant'
1) confirmation of paternity - I understand that this can be done before or after birth (no questions here)
2) birth certificate - I understand that this will be provided at the hospital and that the baby will have the mothers surname if you are not married, and the fathers name will be included if a recognition of paternity has been completed.
3) registering the enfants - must be done within three days of birth. Question: do both parents need to register the enfant? I ask as my partner is still waiting for his work permit after 5 months and apparently this is required to register the enfant. Furthermore a certificat de celibat is required which requires a visit to the British consultate in Berne (a pain but possible to obtain).
if I alone can register the enfant then no problem as I have all the documents. If we both gave to do it then hopefully the work permit will arrive in there next few weeks Otherwise we've got a problem.
if anyone has been through this and can offer any advice, it'd be greatly appreciated.
thank you,
rachel
