Adult Entertainment Laws in Switzerland
Sex Work
Legal
Brothels
Legal
Street
Restringido
Advertising
Legal
Client Risk
Bajo
Worker Risk
Bajo
Resumen legal
Prostitution legal and regulated at cantonal level. Sex workers must register. Street prostitution regulated by cantons.
En la práctica
Varies by canton. Zurich introduced drive-in "sex boxes" for street prostitution. Geneva and Basel have established red-light districts. All workers must register with local authorities.
Last updated: 19 April 2026
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Ver localesFrequently Asked Questions
Sí. La prostitución (el trabajo sexual) es legal en Switzerland.
Sí. Los burdeles pueden operar legalmente en Switzerland.
La prostitución callejera está restringida en Switzerland: por lo general solo se permite en zonas designadas o en determinadas horas, si es que se permite.
Sí. Anunciar servicios para adultos es legal en Switzerland.
Pagar por sexo conlleva un riesgo legal bajo para los clientes en Switzerland conforme a la normativa vigente.
Las personas trabajadoras sexuales afrontan un riesgo legal bajo en Switzerland conforme a la normativa vigente.
Varies by canton. Zurich introduced drive-in "sex boxes" for street prostitution. Geneva and Basel have established red-light districts. All workers must register with local authorities.
Aviso legal: This is general information only, not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current local regulations before acting on this information.