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Canton of Schwyz

Naturalisation in the canton of Schwyz

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

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Fact sheet

Capital
Schwyz
Language
German
Population
168'931
Abbreviation
SZ

Requirements

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Residence in Switzerland At least 10 years
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Residence in canton Schwyz At least 5 years
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Residence in the municipality At least 5 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 Schwyz

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Federal fee CHF 100
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Cantonal fee CHF 500 – 1000
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Municipal fee CHF 500 – 2500
Estimated total cost CHF 1'100 – 3'600
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Duration and specifics

Estimated process duration: 12–24 months
Specifics:
The canton that gives Switzerland its name. 5 years of residence in the canton and the municipality are required — one of the strictest requirements.

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The process in Schwyz: 5 steps

Ordinary naturalisation in Schwyz 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 Schwyz and 5 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 12–24 months.

Documents you need

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

  • 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 Schwyz

In the Canton of Schwyz you need 3 years of residence in the canton and in the municipality. That is one year more than in many other cantons. Costs range from CHF 1'100 to CHF 3'600.

Total costs amount to CHF 1'100–3'600. Communal fees (CHF 500–2'500) make up the largest share and vary considerably depending on the municipality.

The process in the Canton of Schwyz usually takes 12 to 24 months. The exact duration depends on the municipality and the completeness of your documents.

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 Aargau CHF 1'100–3'800 St. Gallen CHF 1'000–3'100

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