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.

Instructions

1. Create a CH login account on the online portal (see guidelines (PDF, 665 kB, 14.06.2024))
2. Log in to the online portal with the newly registered CH login account.
3. Click on “New application”
4. Fill in information on education, training and professional experience
5. Upload documents:
   • Passport / ID card
   • Qualification subject to recognition (in its original language)
   • Official translation of the qualification if it was issued in a language other than French, Italian, German or English
6. Click on “Submit application”

Procedure

1. SERI will confirm receipt of the application by email. 
2. SERI will send a second email within 4 weeks with information on the next steps.
   Note: Please be patient and do not send any emails during this time. This may cause delays. 
   • Send certified copies of your qualifications by post.
   • Pay the processing fee:
     • CHF 550 for the recognition
       (regulated professions)
     • CHF 150 for the level certificate
       (non-regulated professions)
3. SERI evaluates the complete application.