UK-Switzerland Recognition of Professional Qualifications Agreement
Documents related to the UK-Switzerland Recognition of Professional Qualifications Agreement.
Following commitments made within the Services Mobility Agreement, an agreement has been reached on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications (RPQ) between the UK and Switzerland.
Under the RPQ agreement, UK-qualified professionals in regulated sectors will have a smooth and transparent route for their qualifications to be recognised in Switzerland and vice-versa.
The agreement also safeguards the autonomy of UK and Swiss professional regulators to:
- set and maintain standards
- assess against these standards
- decide who is fit to practise the profession
This agreement will bring tangible, long-term benefits to the UK, simplifying processes for UK-qualified professionals to practice in Switzerland. This will provide much-needed certainty, which can in turn boost UK services exports.
The ambition is for this agreement to enter into force around 1 January 2025, following the completion of domestic processes by both parties.