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Ana Bessa Santos

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Ana Bessa Santos

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Switzerland

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Switzerland

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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

Planning to Work at Eurovision 2025? Understanding Swiss Work Permit Rules for Artists and Crew Members Read more

March 19, 2025 | Blog post

Understanding Swiss Immigration: Carte de Légitimation and Ci Permits ExplainedRead more

December 3, 2024 | Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas for 2025: What Employers and Workers Need to Know Read more
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Ana’s insights

April 10, 2025 | Blog post

Planning to Work at Eurovision 2025? Understanding Swiss Work Permit Rules for Artists and Crew Members Read more

March 19, 2025 | Blog post

Understanding Swiss Immigration: Carte de Légitimation and Ci Permits ExplainedRead more

December 3, 2024 | Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas for 2025: What Employers and Workers Need to Know Read more
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Ana’s insights

April 10, 2025 | Blog post

Planning to Work at Eurovision 2025? Understanding Swiss Work Permit Rules for Artists and Crew Members Read more

March 19, 2025 | Blog post

Understanding Swiss Immigration: Carte de Légitimation and Ci Permits ExplainedRead more

December 3, 2024 | Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas for 2025: What Employers and Workers Need to Know Read more
More related insights

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  • SwitzerlandSwitzerland

Get in touch

Languages

  • Portuguese
  • English
  • French

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[email protected]

T:+41 (0) 44 267 4499

F:+41 (0) 44 267 4486

Zurich

Fragomen Global Immigration Services, LLC

Uraniastrasse 31/35

Zürich 8001

Switzerland

Connect via Linkedin

Ana’s insights

April 10, 2025 | Blog post

Planning to Work at Eurovision 2025? Understanding Swiss Work Permit Rules for Artists and Crew Members Read more

March 19, 2025 | Blog post

Understanding Swiss Immigration: Carte de Légitimation and Ci Permits ExplainedRead more

December 3, 2024 | Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas for 2025: What Employers and Workers Need to Know Read more
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[email protected]

T:+41 (0) 44 267 4499

F:+41 (0) 44 267 4486

Zurich

Fragomen Global Immigration Services, LLC

Uraniastrasse 31/35

Zürich 8001

Switzerland

Connect via Linkedin

Ana’s insights

April 10, 2025 | Blog post

Planning to Work at Eurovision 2025? Understanding Swiss Work Permit Rules for Artists and Crew Members Read more

March 19, 2025 | Blog post

Understanding Swiss Immigration: Carte de Légitimation and Ci Permits ExplainedRead more

December 3, 2024 | Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas for 2025: What Employers and Workers Need to Know Read more
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T:+41 (0) 44 267 4499

F:+41 (0) 44 267 4486

Zurich

Fragomen Global Immigration Services, LLC

Uraniastrasse 31/35

Zürich 8001

Switzerland

Connect via Linkedin

Ana’s insights

April 10, 2025 | Blog post

Planning to Work at Eurovision 2025? Understanding Swiss Work Permit Rules for Artists and Crew Members Read more

March 19, 2025 | Blog post

Understanding Swiss Immigration: Carte de Légitimation and Ci Permits ExplainedRead more

December 3, 2024 | Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas for 2025: What Employers and Workers Need to Know Read more
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Blog post

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Gazeta Prawna: Legalny napływ cudzoziemców do pracy powstrzymany

Partner Karolina Schiffter highlights how Poland’s tightened visa system affects foreign hiring and the challenges companies face in navigating it.

Learn more

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Bloomberg Law: US Chamber Turns Trump Foe in Rare Split Over $100,000 H-1B Fee

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Fragomen Wins 2025 FEM EMEA “Best Partnership” EMMA for Collaboration with TBB

Fragomen was honoured with the “Best Partnership Between a Corporate Organization and a Service Provider” EMMA at FEM's 2025 EMEA Summit.

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Global Mobility Lawyer: DOL Flags Immigration Crackdown as Risk to Food Supply

Partner Rachel Beardsley highlights how H-2A visa strategies can help sustain a skilled US agricultural workforce.

Learn more

Blog post

Intra-African Mobility: Unlocking the Continent’s Promise Through Free Movement

Director Willys Mac’Olale discusses how intra-African mobility can unlock the continent’s economic and social potential by promoting free movement, fostering integration and development.

Learn more

Blog post

Costa Rica Family Relocation: Understanding Residency for Dependents

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