• Voir en Rules applicable to members of personnel residing in Switzerland at the end of their contract 16 February, 2026 | ByHost State Relations service The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva reiterates the rules applicable to members of personnel of international organizations (IOs) who are resident in Switzerland at the end of their employment (see theInformation Notice). • Upon termination of the contract, a grace period is automatically granted: two months for members of personnel and two weeks for interns. • During this period, the legitimation card remains valid. • This grace period allows the member of personnel and their family to organize their departure or regularize their stay. • Anyone wishing to stay in Switzerland beyond this period must submit a residence permit application to the cantonal population office (OCP) of their place of residence. • Applications are examined by the authorities based on nationality, professional situation, and the applicable legal provisions.

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  • The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva reiterates the rules applicable to members of personnel of international organizations (IOs) who are resident in Switzerland at the end of their employment (see the Information Notice). Upon termination of the contract, a grace period is automatically granted: two months for members of personnel and two weeks for interns. During this period, the legitimation card remains valid. This grace period allows the member of personnel and their family to organize their departure or regulari

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