Simplified naturalization in Switzerland

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• Naturalization in Switzerland
  • Simplified naturalization in Switzerland
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  • Re-naturalization after lost of Swiss citizenship.
• Loss of permit after divorce or death

Under certain conditions, foreign nationals can apply for simplified naturalization. With naturalization, they are granted Swiss citizenship.

The process is quicker for people who are married to a Swiss national. In these cases, the so-called “simplified naturalization” is possible. People of the “third generation” can also apply for simplified naturalization.

There are eight statutory justifications for simplified naturalization in Switzerland:

Art. 27 BüG for spouses of a Swiss citizen.
Art. 28 BüG for spouses of Swiss nationals living abroad.
Art. 29 BüG for foreigners who have lived in good faith that they have Swiss citizenship
Art. 30 BüG for stateless children under the age of majority.
Art. 31a BüG for the child of a naturalized parent who has not been included in the naturalization process
Art. 31b BüG for the child of a parent who has lost Swiss citizenship.
Art. 58a BüG for the child of a Swiss mother,
or grandmother born before July 1, 1985.
Art. 58c BüG for the child of a Swiss father who was born before January 1, 2006.

Depending on the canton, you may also be required to have lived in the municipality or canton where you wish to be naturalized for at least 2 to 5 years before submitting your application for naturalization.

The Swiss Citizenship Act also stipulates that citizenship is only granted to people who

– are successfully integrated
– are familiar with Swiss living conditions
– do not endanger the internal and external security of Switzerland.

The requirements for obtaining cantonal and communal citizenship vary greatly depending on the canton or commune.

Admission to citizenship also requires that applicants have sufficient language skills and are able to communicate in their day-to-day lives.
That they participate in economic life or in the acquisition of education;
That they respect the values of the federal and cantonal constitutions;
That they are familiar with general living habits and important public institutions in the commune, canton and federal government;
That they participate in social and cultural life;
That they maintain contacts with Swiss nationals;
That they have no entries in the criminal record or ongoing proceedings;

That they currently have no unpaid debt collection or loss certificates;
That they have not received any social assistance in the last three years, unless the assistance received has been fully reimbursed.

Difficult personal circumstances are taken into account in the naturalization procedure with regard to proof of language skills and participation in economic life or the acquisition of education.

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