S permit in Geneva

The OCPM procedure

In Geneva, people with S status are handled by the OCPM's protection, asylum and return service. To work with an S permit, a simple notification of the paid work is now enough, as the OCPM states.

Registering in Geneva

In Geneva, anyone settling in the canton registers their new address with the OCPM within 14 days of arriving. The procedure depends on nationality (EU/EFTA or third country), on holding an FDFA legitimation card, or on arriving from another canton. The OCPM counters (route de Chancy 88, Onex) work by appointment only, and the biometric data for the residence card is taken at the Cantonal Biometrics Centre in Vernier.

Who can get a S permit in Geneva?

The S permit is the provisional residence document for people in need of protection, issued since 2022 in particular to people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Starting, ending or changing paid work must be notified, and any change of address within eight days.

Work

Paid work is possible; starting, ending and changing jobs must be notified, and the permit is shown to the employer when applying.

Renewal

The S permit must be presented to the cantonal authority at least two weeks before it expires. The right to stay is not guaranteed until the expiry date.