~5,000 Indians

Indians in Geneva

The international city of peace hosts 5,000+ Indians — diplomats, UN officials, CERN scientists, and a vibrant expat community on the shores of Lac Léman.

Community & Associations

  • Indian Association Geneva (IAG)

    Main community body — cultural events, India Day, Diwali

  • Tamil Sangam Switzerland (Geneva chapter)

    Tamil cultural events, Pongal, classical arts

  • Malayali Association Switzerland

    Onam, Vishu, cultural programmes

  • ISKCON Geneva

    Hare Krishna temple, Sunday programme, Janmashtami

  • Indian Students Geneva (UNIGE)

    Student association at University of Geneva

International Organisations

Geneva is home to 40+ international organisations employing thousands of Indian professionals:

United Nations (UNOG)
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
International Labour Organization (ILO)
CERN
International Red Cross (ICRC)
World Intellectual Property Org (WIPO)
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Indian Food in Geneva

  • 🍽️ Indigo Restaurant (Rue de Rive 23) — Upscale Indian fine dining
  • 🍽️ Namaste India Geneva — North Indian, popular with UN community
  • 🍽️ Taj Mahal Geneva — Classic Indian restaurant near Old Town
  • 🛒 Epicentre — Indian groceries, spices, lentils
  • 🛒 Asia Express — Indian and Asian groceries in Carouge

Key Stats

Indian Population~5,000
International Orgs40+
Indian Restaurants15+
Official LanguagesFrench