16 / 02 / 2026
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Building your Escort Business in Switzerland: Profiles, Platforms, Pricing, and Payments

 

One of the biggest concerns for international escorts planning to work in Switzerland is how to get started. This is a legitimate question, as everything seems more complicated in unfamiliar territory. In this article, I briefly but concisely review the five main factors to consider for any escort wishing to establish their business in Switzerland, whether temporarily or permanently.

 

How can an escort create a professional profile or website to find clients?

This is the first question in this article, and in my opinion, one of the most important. What many escorts underestimate is the importance of appearing professional in this industry. It may seem paradoxical, but sex workers who operate in this field and behave as if they don't care about their work, their service, or their appearance will never build a loyal clientele, let alone maintain a consistent income. Therefore, the image you want to project will also attract a certain type of clientele—the clientele you want to cater to. As my aunt often told me, "It takes money to make money." You cannot look cheap and expect to earn big money. Sorry but it does not go together. So, don't expect to come to Switzerland unprepared, without any money, and without intending to invest at least a little in yourself, because you risk being very disappointed.

A professional escort profile will include professional photos. Too many women work only with selfies and then complain about not generating enough income. Selfies are great, but they're not enough because too many are filtered and confuse clients. Ideally, you should have a profile that combines selfies with professional photos. Depending on the type of clientele you want to attract, you'll adapt your photo style: boudoir photos for a GFE (Girlfriend Experience), fetish photography if you're a dominatrix, explicit photography for a primarily PSE service. Depending on how often you work, it's important to update your photos regularly: if you work very little, once a year will suffice, but if you work regularly, consider investing in new photos every six months. Also, remember to choose photos that harmonize with each other (no photos with completely different styles, no photos taken years ago that no longer represent you...). Don't forget that they must first and foremost appeal to the client, inspire confidence, and any inconsistency in these visuals will create doubt.

Don't neglect your description either. Try writing it yourself, avoiding copying and pasting from another girl's profile or asking AI to write it for you. Carefully choose your words and make an effort to create an authentic and personalized description to stand out to potential clients.

Finally, invest in a video. These days, even escort profiles with beautiful photos can take time to find their clients. Men are very visual creatures, so having a beautiful, professional video (it can be filmed without ever showing your face) on your profile often makes all the difference for many clients! If you're interested in a video, contact us via WhatsApp at the following number: +41 77 475 73 97. Our videographer (she's a woman!) will know how to showcase you, as you deserve with lots of sensuality and elegance! ;-)

Are you wondering if you should have your own website? My answer isn't definitive, and I'd say it depends. In my opinion, if you're an independent escort, having your own website (not a social media page, but a real website) always looks much more professional. On the other hand, if you have a website but don't maintain it properly (don't update it regularly), then it would be better not to have one, as it will tarnish your image. I encourage you to read this article I wrote on the subject, which will certainly help you decide whether or not having your own escort website is a good idea.

Keep in mind that the more authentic, approachable, and professional you appear, the more clients (the good ones) you'll attract.

 

Which platforms or directories are popular for escorts in Switzerland?

Although it's a small country, Switzerland doesn't have a single dominant escort website. Depending on the region you work in, you'll need to advertise on different sites. If you're working in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, you'll want to advertise on two sites that will bring you a good clientele. In French-speaking Switzerland, there's one main site, and in Italian-speaking Switzerland, the market is also largely dominated by a single site. I encourage you to click on the links shared in this chapter to learn more about each of these sites.

In any case, keep in mind that in Switzerland, especially in German-speaking Switzerland, clients place great importance on the credibility and reliability of an escort directory, regardless of its size. What matters to clients is being able to trust the services offered. This is why, despite its small size, TVR (The Velvet Rooms) has been able to build this trust and is one of the favorite sites for clients in German-speaking Switzerland (especially the Zurich region), especially those wishing to meet an independent escort.

 

Escorts in Switzerland: Should you work independently or through an agency?

That's a good question, and there's no wrong answer. I'd say it depends on your personality, your resources, the level of risk you're willing to take, your language skills (in English, French, and/or German), your work frequency, your financial aspirations, your goals/projects, your organizational skills, your availability (the time you're willing to dedicate to it) and your experience in this industry.

Working in an erotic studio or for an escort agency allows you to limit your risks (especially at the beginning) and requires virtually no initial investment. Being an independent escort in Switzerland isn't easy, and the women who eventually establish themselves needed help at the beginning. Many actually started out in agencies, studios, or worked nights in clubs. Some independent escorts in Switzerland don't always manage to make ends meet and often have to work in erotic studios as well.

In my experience, being an independent escort is the status that will allow you to better appreciate this work and to have greater control over and decide the parameters of your activity. Your earnings will also be higher, and the quality of your encounters with clients will be of a higher standard. But again, it can take time to become a successful independent escort in Switzerland. Women who don't have this time then choose to work in an erotic studio or for an agency.

 

Escorts in Switzerland: How do you set your rates fairly and competitively?

The rule is not to start too high, as this will prevent you from getting off to a good start, and you'll have to lower your rates after a few days because you're not attracting enough clients. That’s not how you want to get started as an escort in Switzerland! Observe market rates but be objective and honest with yourself (regarding the quality of your service, your language skills, your availability, your physical appearance, etc.). Don't change your rates abruptly and without justification, as Swiss clients hate that. Don't aim too high when you're new to Switzerland, when no one knows you, and you have no reviews or regular clients. You'll come across as arrogant to Swiss clients. Don't aim too low either, for fear of scaring away many clients.

A pricing mistake, especially at the beginning, can be detrimental, so take the time to think it through. Your rates should not be arbitrary or chosen to flatter your ego but should have been thought out in such a way as to allow you to start well as an escort in Switzerland and give you an interesting margin to charge more (gradually increase your rates) once you have started to establish a regular clientele.

 

What are the best ways to handle bookings and payments securely?

For an escort, being paid securely means, above all, being paid discreetly. Whether your friends and family are aware of your work or not, you certainly have many other reasons (for instance taxes) that justify your need to ensure the money you receive is safe.

 

My advice is as follows:

If you offer incall services, only accept cash. This gives you more flexibility and greater anonymity. In Switzerland, cash still plays a significant role in everyday life. Be aware that every payment you make online or via a payment app is linked to your identity, and it's not very difficult for anyone who wants to access your personal data.

If you offer outcall services in Switzerland, it's not necessary to require prepayment. As long as you perform a basic background check on each client (this article will tell you more), you'll save a lot of time and keep the timewasters away. Stay away from hotels with fewer than 3 stars and don't visit clients at their homes or in private apartments like Airbnb (unless it's a client you already know) because you have no way of verifying whether their request is legitimate.

If a client has contacted you for a Fly Me To You (FMTY) experience, you will indeed need to request an advance payment to ensure you don't waste your time. However, I advise against sharing your personal information with this client (whom you don't know or barely know). The advance payment could be sent via PayPal (a Business account allows you to hide your name and address from the person making or receiving payment from you) or through the account of someone close to you and whom you trust.

In any case, be careful and maintain a professional relationship with your clients so that you always have control over what’s happening and avoid situations that could harm you and negatively impact your escort business (Doxxing…).

 

Escort business and practical setup: What should you keep in mind?

I believe that any escort considering coming to Switzerland should take the time to gather thorough information beforehand. This is very important because a lack of preparation and information will cost you a lot of time and money. Also, avoid comparing Switzerland to the country where you work as an escort, as the mentality, client expectations, competition, and rates are different. What works in your country may not work in Switzerland. Be prepared for that harsh reality. Therefore, the more informed you are about escort work in Switzerland, the better equipped you will be to maximize your chances of success.

 

Janet – The Velvet Rooms

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