Not sure of the need to open an account for ony 4 months...why not use what cards you already have (credit/cash cards etc...) or do you require an account to be paid ? My thought is that the bank would need some sort of permit -  perhaps from your employer ?

Thanks a lot Jeffery. That was very helpful indeed. 

I have been looking that issue as I will be arriving in GVA from France.

I called up UBS and they told me I didn't need a work permit to open an account.  My work contract is sufficient and I need to send them my work permit when I have it.

Awesome!! Thanks for the help Remy 

Your question is answered with all details in the glocals banking guide, in the How to Open a Bank Account in Geneva section. 

Thanks Nir.