Foreign professional qualifications in Switzerland
Recognition is required to practise certain professions in Switzerland. Various bodies are responsible for the recognition procedure. The one you need to contact depends on your professional qualifications. This is where you can find out how and where to locate the relevant recognition body.
Recognition procedure at SERI
Find out how to submit an application for recognition or level certificate of your foreign professional qualifications on SERI's online portal. Follow the instructions step by step.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the recognition procedure for professional qualifications
Find out everything about the recognition procedure for foreign professional qualifications in Switzerland. Find answers to frequently asked questions and get detailed step-by-step instructions for submitting an application to the SERI.
Legal basis for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications
Switzerland established a legal framework for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications to facilitate the professional integration of people who obtained their qualifications obtained abroad. This framework is based on a series of bilateral and multilateral agreements, EU directives, and national ordinances on the recognition of professional qualifications.