Adult Entertainment Laws in Switzerland
Sex Work
Legaal
Brothels
Legaal
Street
Beperkt
Advertising
Legaal
Client Risk
Laag
Worker Risk
Laag
Juridisch overzicht
Prostitution legal and regulated at cantonal level. Sex workers must register. Street prostitution regulated by cantons.
In de praktijk
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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Bekijk aanbodFrequently Asked Questions
Ja. Prostitutie (sekswerk) is legaal in Switzerland.
Ja. Bordelen mogen in Switzerland legaal opereren.
Straatprostitutie is in Switzerland aan beperkingen gebonden — doorgaans alleen toegestaan in aangewezen zones of op bepaalde tijden, als het al is toegestaan.
Ja. Het adverteren van seksuele dienstverlening is legaal in Switzerland.
Betalen voor seks brengt in Switzerland naar huidige regelgeving een laag juridisch risico met zich mee voor klanten.
Sekswerkers lopen in Switzerland naar huidige regelgeving een laag juridisch risico.
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.
Disclaimer: This is general information only, not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current local regulations before acting on this information.