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Qualification Recognition in Switzerland

Academics, doctors, nurses and engineers — your qualification recognised in Switzerland on the correct, profession-specific path.

Recognition tracks covered

6–18

Weeks, typical timeline

100%

Document accuracy guaranteed

Dedicated specialist per case

Recognition in Switzerland is handled by SERI (State Secretariat for Education), MEBEKO (medical professions) and cantonal authorities — each profession follows a different route.

Choose Your Track

Recognition tracks for Switzerland

Each profession follows its own route. Pick the track that matches your qualification to see the details and start your application.

6–10 weeks

Academic & Professional Qualifications

For: Graduates and skilled professionals

Recognition of your university degree or vocational qualification through SERI so it is accepted by Swiss employers and authorities.

Processing fee€600.00

Excludes authority and certified-translation fees.

Start application

3–8 months

Doctors & Physicians — Swiss Medical Licence

For: Physicians seeking a Swiss federal medical diploma

Support for physicians applying for the Swiss federal medical diploma (MedBG) — document preparation, MEBEKO liaison and cantonal registration.

Processing fee€1,500.00

Excludes authority and certified-translation fees.

Start application

3–6 months

Nursing & Allied Health Professions

For: Nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists & allied health

Recognition for regulated health professions in Switzerland — nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy and similar — through the relevant cantonal authorities.

Processing fee€900.00

Excludes authority and certified-translation fees.

Start application

8–14 weeks

Engineers & Regulated Trades

For: Engineers and regulated technical professionals

Recognition of engineering qualifications and, where needed, SIA or professional-body registration in Switzerland.

Processing fee€800.00

Excludes authority and certified-translation fees.

Start application

How It Works

From documents to decision

Step 1

Profile review

We confirm the correct recognition track and exact documents needed for your profession and country.

Step 2

Documents & translations

We gather, certify and translate every document to the responsible authority's standard.

Step 3

Application & submission

We complete the application and lodge it with the responsible authority on your behalf.

Step 4

Follow-up & decision

We track progress, respond to authority queries, and guide you through the final decision.

The Service

Everything in your recognition package

Track & eligibility check

We confirm the right recognition route for your exact profession and qualification.

Full document preparation

Every certificate, transcript and form prepared to the authority's exact standard.

Certified translations

Sworn translations of any document required in the target country's language.

Application & submission

We complete and lodge your application with the responsible authority.

Dedicated case manager

One named specialist owns your case from review to decision.

Authority liaison

We answer the authority's queries and keep your case moving.

FAQ

Questions we hear every day

Why does my qualification need to be recognised?

For regulated professions (medicine, nursing, many engineering roles) you legally need formal recognition to practise in Switzerland. For other professions, recognition makes it far easier to find work at the right level and salary.

How long does recognition take?

It depends on the profession and your documents. Academic and engineering recognition typically takes 6–14 weeks; regulated medical professions take 3–18 months. We submit a complete file so you avoid preventable delays.

What does it cost?

Our service fee depends on the track and is shown when you start your application. Authority fees and certified-translation costs are separate and confirmed to you up front — never a surprise.

Do you handle everything or just advise?

We handle it end to end: track confirmation, document gathering, certified translations, application preparation, submission and authority follow-up. You upload your documents; we do the rest.

Can I apply from outside Switzerland?

Yes — most applications can be prepared and submitted remotely. We coordinate with you by email and WhatsApp throughout the process.

Ready to get recognised in Switzerland?

Pick your track above to start, or book a free call and we will confirm the right path for your profession — no commitment.

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