SwitzerlandDroits, devoirs et État de droit 19 · Rights, duties and the rule of law
You move to another municipality. What must you do?
In the exam (French)
Vous déménagez dans une autre commune. Que devez-vous faire ?
- aNothing, because the Post Office reports the move automaticallyRien, car la Poste annonce automatiquement le déménagement
- bReport your move to the Federal Statistical OfficeSignaler votre déménagement à l'Office fédéral de la statistique
- cRegister your arrival with the residents' registration office within the set time limitAnnoncer votre arrivée au contrôle des habitants dans le délai fixéCorrect answer
- dApply for a new residence permit from abroadDemander un nouveau permis de séjour depuis l'étranger
Why?
When you move, you report your departure to your old municipality and register your arrival, within the time set by the canton, with the residents' registration office (contrôle des habitants) of your new place of residence; in Geneva, this is done with the Cantonal Office for Population and Migration (OCPM). This applies to Swiss citizens and foreign nationals alike.
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