Sex work in the canton of Wallis (VS)
- Main town: Sion
- residents: 353'000
- Official language: Französisch, Deutsch
Overview
A bilingual tourism canton (Sion, Sierre, Visp, Brig, and the tourist hotspots of Zermatt, Verbier, and Crans-Montana). Highly seasonal. Has its own cantonal regulations on prostitution, including a registration requirement.
Legal Situation
Pflichtmeldung bei der Kantonspolizei vor Aufnahme der Tätigkeit. Salons brauchen kantonale Bewilligung. Strikte Werbe-Auflagen.
Restricted Areas & Site Rules
Strassenprostitution kantonsweit verboten. Salons nur in Industriezonen.
Registration & Permits
Police cantonale Valais. AHV-Caisse cantonale valaisanne. Service de la population et migration.
Important resources
Antenne Sida du Valais romand (027 322 87 57). Brücke (Beratung Oberwallis). Bei spezifischer Sexarbeit-Beratung Verweis auf Aspasie (Genf) oder Fleur de Pavé (Lausanne).
Conclusion
The canton of Valais has strict administrative procedures and enforces them consistently. Seasonal work (during the ski season) requires early registration—the permit process takes weeks.
This information is provided for general guidance only. State regulations change regularly. Before making any binding decisions, please verify the details directly with the relevant authority or a specialized agency.
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