Sex work in the canton of Neuenburg (NE)
- main town: Neuenburg
- Resident: 177'000
- Official language: Französisch
overview
Small western Swiss canton with its own prostitution regulations (loi sur la prostitution, 2014). Estimated 200-350 sex workers, mainly in Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Legal situation
Pflichtregistrierung für Sexarbeitende bei der Kantonspolizei (Service des migrations und Police neuchâteloise). Salonbetreiber benötigen Bewilligung. Strikte Auflagen für Werbung.
Restricted areas & location rules
Strassenprostitution stark eingeschränkt – nur in ausgewiesenen Bereichen erlaubt. Salons nur in gewerblichen Zonen.
Registration & permits
Police neuchâteloise für Pflichtregistrierung. Caisse cantonale de compensation. Service des migrations für EU/EFTA.
Important contact points
Aspasie-Antenne Neuchâtel (über aspasie.ch). Aide Suisse contre le Sida – Antenne Jura-Neuchâtel.
Conclusion
Neuchâtel is similar to the Geneva practice – administratively demanding but legally clear. Mandatory registration is taken seriously and violations are punished.
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.