Prostitution in Switzerland is a legal activity but regulated by cantonal laws (the LProst ) and the resulting regulations (the RProst ). There is no law at the federal level.
First of all, you must be in a regular situation and have some kind of residence permit for you to be able to work. Here follows the different permits you may work with.
Many sex workers use the 90 days permit through the notification procedure for short-term work in Switzerland . For this, you have to announce your nationality (intra-European obligatorily), your sector of independent activity (massage) as well as the dates of your stay, on the hereabove mentioned website. Only 90 days per calendar year can be announced. Once the notification is made online, you will have to print the 90 days permit generated online.
Once your 90 days are finished, you will have to either wait for a new calendar year, or you could apply for a B permit (resident foreign nationals): this implies installation in Switzerland with tax obligations and health insurance obligation LAMal. You can also ask for a G Permit (cross-border commuter permit). This implies installation in a country bordering Switzerland and gainful activity in Switzerland. Taxes and health insurance are to be paid in the neighboring country of residence. Medical care is also provided in the country of residence and not in Switzerland. Emergencies are nevertheless covered in Switzerland.
Do not hesitate to make an appointment with your cantonal association for administrative and legal assistance.
In case you run a salondo not forget to declare your income to Value Added Tax VAT if your turnover exceeds 100’000 CHF / year.
