Regulated Professional Activities and Fact Sheets

What does "regulated profession" mean?

• Regulated professional activities are defined as activities that can only be legally carried out by holders of a specific qualification.
• In Switzerland, many regulated professional activities (e.g. in the health care field) fall within the scope of cantonal legislation. However, there are also a number of professional activities that are regulated under federal legislation.

Where can I find out whether a profession is regulated or not?

• In the following list you will find the regulated professions and the competent recognition authorities:

What do I have to pay attention to if I hold a foreign diploma?

• If you wish to carry out a regulated profession in Switzerland, you must have your foreign diploma recognised in order to be allowed to work. In this case, you must contact the body responsible for recognition directly. The competent body can be found on the website www.recognition.swiss
  

What is the procedure if the profession is not regulated?

• If the profession is not regulated, no recognition is required and you can work directly in Switzerland on the basis of your foreign qualification.
• For some professions, however, it is possible to voluntarily apply for a level certificate or a recognition from SERI or a recommendation of recognition from Swiss ENIC.

Fact sheets

Detailed information on specific regulated professional activities can be found in the following fact sheets: