Sex work in the canton of Graubünden (GR)
- main town: Chur
- Resident: 202'000
- Official language: Deutsch, Italienisch, Rätoromanisch
overview
Characterized by tourism with seasonal fluctuations (Davos, St. Moritz, Arosa). Small scene outside of the season, increased demand in high season. Approximately 150-300 active sex workers.
Legal situation
Sexarbeit ist legal. Keine spezielle kantonale Gesetzgebung; allgemeine Polizei- und Gewerbevorschriften.
Restricted areas & location rules
Strassenprostitution verboten. Salons in Wohnzonen nicht zulässig.
Registration & permits
SVA Graubünden für AHV. Amt für Migration und Zivilrecht Graubünden.
Important contact points
Frauenhaus Graubünden (081 252 38 02, Notfallunterkunft). Aids-Hilfe Graubünden (081 252 49 00). Bei Bedarf Verweis auf Maria Magdalena St. Gallen.
Conclusion
Graubünden is seasonal. Anyone who wants to work in Davos for major events (WEF) should clarify the L permit in advance - authorities there are particularly attentive due to international attention.
This information is for general guidance. Cantonal regulations change regularly. Before making any binding decisions, please verify directly with the responsible authority or a specialist office.