Recognition of professional qualifications
If you would like to work with your professional qualifications in Switzerland or abroad, you must follow various procedures depending on the profession, country and duration of employment.
The procedures differ depending on your personal situation: where you live, in which country you completed your education, what profession you wish to pursue, where you would like to work and whether you are planning to work on a short-term basis. Here you will find an overview of the different procedures.
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.
Provision of services (max. 90 days per year)
You must notify the authorities if you wish to provide a service in Switzerland for a maximum of 90 working days per calendar year.
Swiss professional qualifications abroad
There is no ‘international recognition’ or procedure that applies to all countries. Each country decides for itself how to regulate professional activities and what recognition procedures apply. It is therefore up to the host country to decide whether to recognise Swiss qualifications. Foreign recognition authorities often require a certificate from a competent authority in Switzerland.