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Ana Bessa Santos
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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
November 20, 2025 | Blog post
April 10, 2025 | Blog post
Ana’s insights
July 24, 2026 | Blog post
November 20, 2025 | Blog post
April 10, 2025 | Blog post
Ana’s insights
July 24, 2026 | Blog post
November 20, 2025 | Blog post
April 10, 2025 | Blog post
Country / Territory
Get in touch
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
- French
Contact information
Ana’s insights
July 24, 2026 | Blog post
November 20, 2025 | Blog post
April 10, 2025 | Blog post
Get in touch
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
- French
Contact information
Ana’s insights
July 24, 2026 | Blog post
November 20, 2025 | Blog post
April 10, 2025 | Blog post
Get in touch
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
- French
Contact information
Ana’s insights
July 24, 2026 | Blog post
November 20, 2025 | Blog post
April 10, 2025 | Blog post
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Video
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Blog post
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Article
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Blog post
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Media mentions
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Awards
Fragomen won Immigration Provider of the Year at the 2026 FEM APAC EMMAs, and our Worldwide Immigration Trends Report 2026 received a Highly Commended recognition in the Thought Leadership category.
Media mentions
Partner Kevin Miner discusses DHS’ proposed rule to end employment authorization for certain H-4 spouses of H-1B professionals.
Media mentions
Podcast
Canada Managing Partner Cosmina Morariu and Senior Director Leah L. Rogal discuss how immigration, demographic, labor market and economic data can help organizations interpret policy developments, anticipate talent needs and make more strategic workforce and mobility decisions.
Fragomen news
Fragomen opens a Denver office to expand immigration support for Colorado employers and growing businesses.
Video
Manager Mihaela Dumitru discusses key requirements for ordinary naturalisation in Switzerland, including residence, integration, language skills and local knowledge assessments.
Blog post
In this blog, Immigration Consultant Mirela Sartori explains when absences could place status at risk, how the Home Office assesses residence and what to do if you receive a “minded to curtail” notice, which generally requires a response within 28 days.
Article
From documentation gaps and certification errors to missed deadlines, Senior Immigration Consultant Patricia Rezmives highlights 8 common FBR pitfalls and how applicants can avoid them.
Blog post
Entrepreneurs français : anticipez votre projet d’installation aux États-Unis avec un visa E-2. Découvrez les étapes clés pour préparer votre investissement, votre demande de visa et le déménagement familial avant la prochaine rentrée scolaire.
Media mentions
Fragomen and SICPA expand their digital identity platform through a strategic collaboration with IDEMIA Public Security.
Blog post
In this blog, UAE Consular and Document Services Manager Minu Joseph examines five global legalization trends through a Middle East lens—and outlines how employers can prepare earlier to keep assignments on track.
Blog post
In this blog, Corporate Services Manager Julia Ignatenko explores why businesses should coordinate company formation, regulatory compliance, leadership presence and workforce mobility from the outset.
Awards
Fragomen won Immigration Provider of the Year at the 2026 FEM APAC EMMAs, and our Worldwide Immigration Trends Report 2026 received a Highly Commended recognition in the Thought Leadership category.
Media mentions
Partner Kevin Miner discusses DHS’ proposed rule to end employment authorization for certain H-4 spouses of H-1B professionals.
Media mentions

