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Ana Bessa Santos

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Ana Bessa Santos

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  • SwitzerlandSwitzerland

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  • Portuguese
  • English
  • French

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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

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  • 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

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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

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Ana is a Director 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

More from Ana

Publications and lectures

Author, “Establishing a Business Presence in Switzerland: Key Considerations for Employers.” Fragomen, 24 July 2026.

Ana’s insights

July 24, 2026 | Blog post

Establishing a Business Presence in Switzerland: Key Considerations for EmployersRead more

November 20, 2025 | Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas for 2026: What Employers and Workers Need to KnowRead more

April 10, 2025 | Blog post

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

July 24, 2026 | Blog post

Establishing a Business Presence in Switzerland: Key Considerations for EmployersRead more

November 20, 2025 | Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas for 2026: What Employers and Workers Need to KnowRead more

April 10, 2025 | Blog post

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

July 24, 2026 | Blog post

Establishing a Business Presence in Switzerland: Key Considerations for EmployersRead more

November 20, 2025 | Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas for 2026: What Employers and Workers Need to KnowRead more

April 10, 2025 | Blog post

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

Country / Territory

  • SwitzerlandSwitzerland

Get in touch

Languages

  • Portuguese
  • English
  • French

Contact information

Email

[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

July 24, 2026 | Blog post

Establishing a Business Presence in Switzerland: Key Considerations for EmployersRead more

November 20, 2025 | Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas for 2026: What Employers and Workers Need to KnowRead more

April 10, 2025 | Blog post

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

  • Portuguese
  • English
  • French

Contact information

Email

[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

July 24, 2026 | Blog post

Establishing a Business Presence in Switzerland: Key Considerations for EmployersRead more

November 20, 2025 | Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas for 2026: What Employers and Workers Need to KnowRead more

April 10, 2025 | Blog post

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

Languages

  • Portuguese
  • English
  • French

Contact information

Email

[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

July 24, 2026 | Blog post

Establishing a Business Presence in Switzerland: Key Considerations for EmployersRead more

November 20, 2025 | Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas for 2026: What Employers and Workers Need to KnowRead more

April 10, 2025 | Blog post

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