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Ana Bessa Santos
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Ana is a Senior Manager in Fragomen’s Zurich office, where she advises clients on Swiss immigration matters. She provides comprehensive support to multinational companies across a range of industries on all their corporate immigration and compliance needs. Ana also advises individuals on private immigration requirements including permanent residency and family matters.
Ana has extensive knowledge of the Swiss immigration system and is well versed in immigration issues and solutions across Switzerland with a special focus on the French speaking territory.
Ana speaks Portuguese, English and French.
Education
- Porto University, European Studies, 2010
Ana’s insights
April 10, 2025 | Blog post
March 19, 2025 | Blog post
December 3, 2024 | Blog post
Ana’s insights
April 10, 2025 | Blog post
March 19, 2025 | Blog post
December 3, 2024 | Blog post
Ana’s insights
April 10, 2025 | Blog post
March 19, 2025 | Blog post
December 3, 2024 | Blog post
Country / Territory
Get in touch
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
- French
Contact information
Ana’s insights
April 10, 2025 | Blog post
March 19, 2025 | Blog post
December 3, 2024 | Blog post
Get in touch
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
- French
Contact information
Ana’s insights
April 10, 2025 | Blog post
March 19, 2025 | Blog post
December 3, 2024 | Blog post
Get in touch
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
- French
Contact information
Ana’s insights
April 10, 2025 | Blog post
March 19, 2025 | Blog post
December 3, 2024 | Blog post
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Awards
Fragomen is recognized at the National Tier 1 level for Immigration Law in the 2026 edition of The Best Law Firms – United States, with 15 offices across the country also recognized for their excellence in immigration law.
Awards
Fragomen receives Altair Global’s 2025 Super Star Award for Humanitarian Commitment, honoring the firm’s leadership in advancing humanitarian mobility initiatives.
Media mentions
Partner Rick Lamanna discusses Canada’s 2025 federal budget and its significant shift in immigration policy including new limits on international student permits and temporary residents.
Fragomen news
Fragomen is cited in the UK House of Lords’ landmark report, “The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out,” published on 4 November by the UK Engagement with Space Committee.
Blog post
Manager Zaur Gasimov discusses Georgia’s new immigration and labour-migration reforms introducing mandatory work permits, stricter employer compliance requirements and increased penalties for non-compliance.
Awards
Senior Associate Agata Danuta Richardson is recognized with a prestigious Pro Bono Publico Award by the Casa Cornelia Law Center.
Media mentions
Frankfurt Managing Partner Dr. Axel Boysen highlights the growing skilled labor gap as Europe’s defense industry expands.
Media mentions
Senior Manager William Diaz outlines the US visa options available to the games industry for bringing international talent to the United States, including O-1, L-1 and E-2.
Media mentions
Partner Jo Antoons and Manager Andreia Ghimis explain how businesses can navigate Europe’s new ETIAS pre-travel authorisation and avoid disruptions.
Media mentions
Partner Louise Haycock and Associate Jennifer Gray analyse the barriers and opportunities for overseas creatives navigating the UK’s immigration system.
Blog post
Associate Chloe Evans outlines eligibility criteria for individuals seeking British citizenship based on ancestral ties.


