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Practical Information

Entry Formalities

Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa to travel to Switzerland. Please check the Overview of ID and visa provisions according to nationality.

For information about your visa application click here.

Currency

The Swiss Franc (CHF) is the legal currency of Switzerland.

The exchange rate on July 5, 2017 is 1 USD = 0,967455 CHF; 1 EUR = 1,09554 CHF.

Time Zone

Geneva Time is in the Central European Time Zone – UTC/GMT +2 hours.

Weather

The climate of Geneva is temperate, oceanic. Winters are cool, usually with light frosts at night and thawing conditions during the day. Summers are pleasantly warm. Precipitation is adequate and is relatively well-distributed throughout the year, although autumn is slightly wetter than the other seasons.

Check the current weather in Geneva here.

Country Phone Code

Switzerland country code is +41.

Emergency numbers in Switzerland and first aid. 

Internet

Wireless Internet is available throughout the venue. The WiFi Password will be provided upon arrival.

Electricity and Power Outlets

In Switzerland the power sockets are of type J. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz (continental European standard). However, note that wall outlets are unique to Switzerland:

· The standard continental type hexagonal plugs with two round pins may be used without problems (type C – commonly used in Europe).
· German/French/Austrian/Italian plugs are not compatible with Swiss wall outlets.

 

Participants are advised to use an appropriate transformer. Adaptors for other plugs are available in most hotels.