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Canton of Aargau

Naturalisation in the canton of Aargau

All the information on requirements, costs, duration and specifics of naturalisation in Aargau.

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Fact sheet

Capital
Aarau
Language
German
Population
735'808
Abbreviation
AG

Requirements

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Residence in Switzerland At least 10 years
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Residence in canton Aargau At least 5 years
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Residence in the municipality At least 3 years
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Language level At least B2 spoken in German
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Residence permit Settlement permit C required
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Naturalisation test At least 60% correct answers
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Cost of naturalisation in Aargau

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Federal fee CHF 100
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Cantonal fee CHF 500 – 1200
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Municipal fee CHF 500 – 2500
Estimated total cost CHF 1'100 – 3'800
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Duration and specifics

Estimated process duration: 12–30 months
Specifics:
5 years of residence in the canton and 3 years in the municipality are required. Fourth-largest canton. Many municipalities require a personal interview.

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The process in Aargau: 5 steps

Ordinary naturalisation in Aargau follows a clear process. The canton checks integration, residence, language and knowledge.

  1. Check the requirements: At least 10 years of residence in Switzerland, of which 5 in canton Aargau and 3 in your municipality. Settlement permit C.
  2. Submit the application: Application with your municipality of residence. Submit documents, pay fees, prove your identity.
  3. Proof of language: At least level B2 spoken in a national language. Recognised certificates: fide, Goethe, telc, DELF/DALF.
  4. Naturalisation test: 48 questions on geography, history, politics and everyday life. At least 60% correct answers to pass.
  5. Naturalisation interview and decision: Personal interview with the municipality. Decision by municipality, canton and Confederation. Takes 12–30 months.

Documents you need

The municipality may ask for additional documents depending on your case. The following documents are practically always required in Aargau:

  • Permit C for foreign nationals (settlement permit)
  • Valid passport or ID card
  • Birth certificate, marriage certificate if applicable
  • Recent Swiss criminal record extract
  • Debt collection register extract for the last 5 years
  • Confirmation from OASI (AHV/AVS) and tax authorities (no open debts)
  • Language certificate (at least B1 spoken)
  • Proof of years of residence (residence confirmations)
Tip: Ask your municipality for the current checklist before submitting. Requirements change from time to time.

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Frequently asked questions about naturalisation in Aargau

In Aargau you need 3 years of residence in the canton and 3 years in the municipality. In addition, the process can take up to 30 months. Aargau is the fourth-largest canton, which leads to a higher workload for the authorities.

Total costs range from CHF 1'100 to CHF 3'800. Aargau is thus one of the more expensive cantons. Communal fees (CHF 500–2'500) in particular can be high.

Yes, many municipalities in Aargau require a personal interview. This assesses your integration, language skills and basic knowledge of Switzerland and the canton.

Naturalisation in other cantons

Requirements and costs differ. Here are the largest cantons compared:

Zurich CHF 1'100–3'600 Bern CHF 900–2'900 Vaud CHF 700–1'900 St. Gallen CHF 1'000–3'100 Geneva CHF 900–2'600

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