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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
General questions
What is a recognition and when is it required?
What is the difference between a "regulated" or "unregulated" profession?
Can I check on a list whether my foreign professional qualifications are recognized in Switzerland?
How can I obtain a Swiss professional qualification with my professional experience?
How long does a recognition decision remain valid?
How can I compare the level of a foreign educational training with the Swiss education system myself?
I would like to study abroad. Can I assume that my professional qualifications obtained there will be recognized in Switzerland on my return?
Will I have to pass an aptitude test or will other compensatory measures be imposed on me?
I would like to obtain recognition for a different profession than the one I originally learned. Is this possible?
Recognition procedure
What are the costs of a recognition procedure?
I would like to have my foreign professional qualifications recognized. How do I proceed?
Will I receive a Swiss professional qualification with the recognition?
Can I get my professional experience recognised/validated?
Labour Market
Can I work with a recognition decision?
Do I need a certain language level to exercise my profession?
An employer requires recognition of my foreign professional qualifications to exercise a non-regulated profession. Is this really mandatory?
I have questions regarding my salary in Switzerland. It was calculated based on my foreign professional qualifications. Where can I find information on this?
Where can I get advice about my career in Switzerland?
Can I work while I wait for recognition or level certificate?
