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Canton of Ticino

Naturalisation in the canton of Ticino

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

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Fact sheet

Capital
Bellinzona
Language
Italian
Population
358'903
Abbreviation
TI

Requirements

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Residence in Switzerland At least 10 years
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Residence in canton Ticino At least 3 years
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Residence in the municipality At least 3 years
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Language level At least B1 spoken in Italian
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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 Ticino

B
Federal fee CHF 100
K
Cantonal fee CHF 500 – 1000
G
Municipal fee CHF 300 – 2000
Estimated total cost CHF 900 – 3'100
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Duration and specifics

Estimated process duration: 12–24 months
Specifics:
Italian-speaking canton. Language test in Italian (B1). Procedure conducted in Italian. 3 years of residence in the canton and the municipality.

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The process in Ticino: 5 steps

Ordinary naturalisation in Ticino 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 3 in canton Ticino 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 B1 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 Ticino:

  • 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 Ticino

Yes, Ticino is the only purely Italian-speaking canton. You need at least language level B1 spoken and A2 written Italian. The entire process is conducted in Italian.

In Ticino you need 3 years of residence in the canton and 3 years in the municipality. This is stricter than in many German-speaking cantons. A total of 10 years in Switzerland is required.

Total costs range from CHF 900 to CHF 3'100. Communal fees (CHF 300–2'000) vary considerably depending on the municipality.

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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