Switzerland citizenship
1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland ordinary naturalisation | Structured main conditions are not available in the current source extract. | 2026-08-04 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland ordinary naturalisation | Application fee (adult) | 100 CHF | Official source |
| Switzerland ordinary naturalisation | Application fee | 100 CHF | Official source |
| Switzerland ordinary naturalisation | Application fee (child, minor independent) | 50 CHF | Official source |
| Switzerland ordinary naturalisation | Application fee (spouses joint) | 150 CHF | Official source |
| Switzerland ordinary naturalisation | Years of residence required (general) | 10 years | Official source |
| Switzerland ordinary naturalisation | Language level required | B1 (one Swiss national language) | Official source |
| Switzerland ordinary naturalisation | Other citizenship may be kept | yes | Official source |
| Switzerland ordinary naturalisation | Where to apply | in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland ordinary naturalisation | The Swiss FDFA states that the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons gives Swiss and EU citizens the right to live and work anywhere within the territories of the contracting parties. | Official source |