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Canton of Uri

Naturalisation in the canton of Uri

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

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Fact sheet

Capital
Altdorf
Language
German
Population
38'275
Abbreviation
UR

Requirements

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Residence in Switzerland At least 10 years
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Residence in canton Uri At least 5 years
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Residence in the municipality At least 5 years
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Language level At least B1 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 Uri

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Federal fee CHF 100
K
Cantonal fee CHF 300 – 600
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Municipal fee CHF 200 – 800
Estimated total cost CHF 600 – 1'500
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Duration and specifics

Estimated process duration: 12–24 months
Specifics:
Small canton with a personalised procedure. 5 years of residence in the canton and the municipality are required. Municipal assemblies partly decide on naturalisations.

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The process in Uri: 5 steps

Ordinary naturalisation in Uri 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 Uri 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 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 Uri:

  • 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 Uri

Uri is a small canton with a personal process. In some municipalities, communal assemblies decide on naturalisations. The process is manageable and takes 12 to 24 months.

Uri is one of the cheapest cantons: total costs range from CHF 600 to CHF 1'500. This makes Uri significantly cheaper than large cantons such as Zurich or Aargau.

In some municipalities of Uri, the communal assembly does indeed decide on naturalisation applications. This means the residents of the municipality vote directly on your admission.

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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