Medical Certificate in Lausanne: Online, Same-Day from CHF 34.99
- Certificate types covering every common Switzerland use case
- Doctors registered to assess cases in Switzerland reviewing every case individually
- Same-day delivery, usually within 30 minutes on business days
- Full refund if the doctor cannot issue your certificate
- 🇨🇭 CHF pricing
- Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP)
- Accepted by employers, schools & sports clubs
Yes — a registered doctor can review your case online from Lausanne today. Every certificate type costs the same flat CHF 34.99, issued as a PDF. It records what the doctor assessed, for use with an employer, school, club or insurer in Switzerland. Whether an employer requires an Arztzeugnis, and from which day, is set by your contract or GAV rather than by a single national rule.
Last updated: 10 September 2026
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Getting a Medical Certificate in Lausanne
Lausanne sits on the shore of Lake Geneva, Canton of Vaud, and is home to the International Olympic Committee alongside a broad sporting and services economy. A growing technology and research sector sits alongside more traditional services and hospitality employers, and how sickness leave is documented varies across that mix in the same way it does in any Swiss city — down to the individual employment contract or applicable GAV, not a single citywide rule.
The city is also home to EPFL, one of Europe's leading technical universities, alongside the University of Lausanne. Illness affecting exams, coursework or a placement is typically handled through each institution's own process, with its own evidence requirements, so check what your specific department asks for before requesting documentation.
Nothing about this is location-bound in Lausanne — there's no office to visit, just an online assessment by a doctor registered to assess cases in Switzerland, resulting in the same certificat médical as anywhere else in the country.
Lausanne is in French-speaking Switzerland, in the Canton of Vaud, and the CHUV is not only the university hospital but the largest single enterprise in the canton, with more than 12,000 employees. Primary care has a named institution here too: Unisanté, the university centre for primary care and public health, was created in 2019 from a merger of seven Vaud institutions and employed 974 people in 2024, covering general medicine, occupational health and prevention. Having those services on the doorstep still does not conjure a routine appointment at short notice, which is the specific gap most people are trying to close. Neither institution is replaced by a remote assessment if what you need is to be examined.
Lausanne's sports cluster is unusually literal: the International Olympic Committee, the Court of Arbitration for Sport and roughly 55 international sports federations are based in the city, alongside large private employers including Philip Morris International, Logitech, Bobst and Vaudoise Assurances, plus IMD and the two universities. Clubs and federations are among the most frequent requesters of medical documentation here, but what they usually want is clearance to participate before a season or an event, not a sick note. The lakeshore hospitality and events economy peaks in summer and generates the opposite problem — short-notice absence cover. It is worth being precise about which of the two you are being asked for, because they are different certificates.
Olympic and sporting bodies
Lausanne is home to the International Olympic Committee and a wider cluster of sporting federations. Nothing here changes the standard evidence requirements — check with your own organisation.
EPFL and the University of Lausanne
Illness affecting exams, coursework or a placement is generally handled through each institution's own process, with evidence requirements set by the department.
Lake Geneva services and tourism
A significant services and hospitality sector runs along the lakeshore, with sickness policies that vary considerably between employers.
A regional centre on Lake Geneva
People travel into Lausanne for work from across the Canton of Vaud and beyond. Being too unwell to make that trip is exactly what an online assessment is for.
All Certificate Types Available in Switzerland
Every certificate type is reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Switzerland, based on a genuine assessment of your situation rather than an automatic approval. Choose the one that matches what you need.
Sick Leave Certificate (Arztzeugnis)
For work absence, matched to what your employer's contract or collective agreement typically expects. Many Swiss contracts ask for a certificate from around day 3, though some require one earlier. Check yours.
From CHF 34.99Sports Fitness Certificate
For Swiss sports clubs, associations, and competitions that request medical clearance before competitive or youth participation.
From CHF 34.99General Fitness Certificate
For gym membership sign-up and personal training in Switzerland where a health declaration is requested.
From CHF 34.99General Medical Certificate
For insurance claims, education-related requests, and other general documentation needs in Switzerland.
From CHF 34.99How It Works in Lausanne
Complete assessment
3-5 minutes. Select your certificate type, confirm Switzerland as your country, and answer relevant health questions honestly and in full: this is what the doctor bases their review on. No payment is taken yet.
Doctor reviews your case
Reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Switzerland, during business hours (Central European Time, Monday-Friday). The doctor may request more information before deciding, and will not issue a certificate that isn't clinically appropriate.
Receive your PDF
Emailed same day, usually within 30 minutes of approval, with your doctor's credentials and a verification reference so whoever receives the certificate can check it's genuine.
Who Asks for a Medical Certificate in Lausanne
Lausanne employers
A certificate from a doctor registered to assess cases in Switzerland satisfies the documentation your employer is entitled to ask for. Switzerland has no single nationwide day-threshold for when one is required — it generally comes down to your employment contract or, where one applies, a collective bargaining agreement (GAV). Many employers ask from around the 3rd day of continuous absence in practice, a figure often linked to the area around Art. 324a of the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), but this is common practice rather than a fixed rule — check your own contract or GAV.
EPFL, the University of Lausanne and colleges
Commonly requested as supporting documentation where illness has affected exams, coursework or a placement. Each institution sets its own evidence requirements.
Sports clubs and gyms
Medical clearance is frequently requested before participation, particularly for contact sport or a new training programme. The club or provider sets the requirement.
Insurers and other bodies
General medical certificates are sometimes requested to support insurance claims or similar administrative matters. What generally matters is that a genuine assessment took place, not the particular format it arrived in.
Switzerland Pricing: All Certificate Types
| Certificate Type | Our Price | Typical Private Doctor Visit |
|---|---|---|
| Sick Leave Certificate | CHF 34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Sports Fitness Certificate | CHF 34.99 | €50-€120 |
| General Fitness Certificate | CHF 34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Fit to Fly Certificate | CHF 34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Return to Work Certificate | CHF 34.99 | €50-€120 |
| General Medical Certificate | CHF 34.99 | €50-€120 |
Typical private consultation costs in Switzerland are generally higher than in many other countries, reflecting the overall cost of Swiss healthcare. CHF 80-150 is a general range for a private in-person consultation and varies by canton, provider, and appointment type. It's shown here as a general point of reference, not a quote for any specific clinic.
Switzerland Legal Snapshot: What Applies in Lausanne
Sick-leave and certificate rules are set nationally, so what follows applies in Lausanne exactly as it does anywhere else in Switzerland.
Yes — you can get a medical certificate (doctor's note) in Switzerland online, reviewed by a registered doctor and usually issued the same day, from CHF 34.99. Switzerland does not set one single nationwide day-threshold for when a sick-leave certificate, an Arztzeugnis in German or certificat médical in French, is required. Timing is generally set by your individual employment contract or, where one applies, a collective bargaining agreement (Gesamtarbeitsvertrag). In common practice, many Swiss employers ask for a certificate from around the 3rd day of continuous absence, a figure often linked to the framework in the Swiss Code of Obligations (Obligationenrecht, OR) on continued salary during illness, but plenty of contracts require one from day 1, and some allow longer before asking. Always check your own contract or ask your employer directly. For sport, gym, travel, or general purposes such as insurance or education-related documentation, a separate certificate type applies: see the full list below. In everyday English this is often just called a doctor's note for Switzerland, even where the official local term differs.
| Local document name | Arztzeugnis (German) / certificat médical (French): in English, simply a "medical certificate." |
|---|---|
| Notification to employer | Employees in Switzerland are generally expected to notify their employer promptly once they know they will be absent through illness, typically before any certificate is even requested. |
| When a certificate is typically required | Many Swiss employment contracts require a medical certificate from around the 3rd day of absence: this reflects common practice, not a single fixed statutory rule. Your specific employer or collective agreement may set a different threshold, including from day 1. |
| Who can legally issue it | A licensed physician in Switzerland. |
| Submission deadline | Generally as soon as reasonably possible, per your employer's own policy. |
| Governing framework | General reference to the Swiss Code of Obligations (Obligationenrecht, OR), particularly the area around Art. 324a on continued salary payment during illness; treat this as a general framework rather than a guarantee of how a precise clause applies to your own case. |
| Data protection law | The Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revised nFADP), in force since September 2023. |
Note on variability: Unlike countries with one statutory certificate day-rule, Switzerland leaves much of this to individual employment contracts, cantonal practice, and collective bargaining agreements. The "around day 3" figure above reflects common practice referencing the Swiss Code of Obligations, not a single nationwide legal deadline that applies to everyone. Some employers require a certificate from the very first day of absence, and others set their own longer window. Confirm your own contract's wording, or ask your HR department, before assuming any specific day applies to you.
Read the full Switzerland rules, glossary and national FAQ →
Our Switzerland Medical Team
Every Switzerland certificate is reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Switzerland. A clinician will only issue a certificate after a genuine assessment of your case and only if it is clinically appropriate to do so: if it is not, you receive a full refund rather than a certificate that shouldn't have been issued. We do not offer instant certificates without review; every case, whatever the certificate type, is looked at individually by a doctor before anything is issued.
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Reg. #GLN: 7601000954817Medical Certificates in Lausanne: Common Questions
No. The assessment is completed online and reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Switzerland, so where you are in the country makes no difference to the process or the price. This page exists because people search for their own city, not because the service works differently in Lausanne.
Our certificate is CHF 34.99 flat, including the doctor's review, the PDF and its verification reference. A typical private consultation in Switzerland commonly falls in the CHF 80-CHF 150 range and can run higher for a same-day slot in a major city like Lausanne. A certificate is not a substitute for care, though — if you need to be examined or treated, see a doctor in person.
Yes — each institution sets its own evidence requirements for illness affecting exams, coursework or a placement, separate from the general employment-law framework discussed elsewhere on this page. Check what your specific faculty or department asks for before requesting documentation.
Generally yes, provided it is issued by a licensed physician in Switzerland following a genuine assessment — that is what matters, not whether the consultation happened in person or online. Individual employers also apply their own internal policy on top of that, so if you're unsure it's worth asking before you need the certificate rather than during.
Same day, usually within 30 minutes of the doctor approving your case during business hours. Some cases take longer where the doctor needs more information from you before deciding.
For recreational participation, often yes: Sports Fitness is one of six types, all CHF 34.99, and confirms that a doctor has considered your fitness to take part. Competitive licensing is a different matter. Federation-level medical screening frequently specifies an in-person examination and sometimes a particular protocol, such as a resting ECG, and no remote review can substitute for that. Read what the club or federation has written down — if it names an examination or its own form, book the appointment instead.
Switzerland does not have cantonal medical certificates, so there is no separate Vaud document to obtain. What matters is that the doctor is licensed to practise in Switzerland and made a genuine assessment. Employers occasionally query it simply because they are used to a local practice's letterhead, which is what the verification reference on the PDF is for. If the pushback continues, the real question is what their internal policy says, not which canton the doctor sits in.
No. There is one price, CHF 34.99, the same for students, employees and everyone else, and the same for all six certificate types. Before you pay for anything, though, check what your department actually requires: institutional processes here often specify their own form, their own deadline or their own health service, and in some cases a self-declaration covers a short absence. A certificate you did not need is CHF 34.99 you did not need to spend.
It depends on the type. A sick leave certificate covers the specific period the doctor states and stops being relevant once that period ends — it is not a document with a shelf life. A fitness certificate is different: its useful life is set by whoever asked for it, and clubs, providers and employers commonly want one issued within a set number of months, sometimes within the current season. Check the requester's window before you request one, because a certificate issued too early for their rules is as useless as one issued too late.
Generally an employer cannot dictate which licensed doctor assesses you; that is your choice. What many contracts and collective agreements do allow is something different — requiring you to be assessed by a doctor the employer appoints, typically where absences are frequent or long. If your employer is objecting specifically to the source of the document, ask them to point to the clause, and distinguish between a policy they can enforce and a preference they cannot.
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- ✓Covers sick leave, fitness-to-work & carer's leave
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