Naturalisation in the canton of Uri
The canton of Uri tests your knowledge with a written test. Naturalisation costs CHF 600 to 1’500.
By Kai SchniderUpdated:
The naturalisation test in Uri
UriUR
Civics test at bwz uri, twice a year, in standard German. In justified cases, the test is oral.
Source: ur.ch, bwzuri.ch, checked on 11 November 2026
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Fact sheet
- Capital
- Altdorf
- Language
- German
- Population
- 38’275
- Abbreviation
- UR
Requirements
- Residence in Switzerland
- At least 10 years
- Residence in the canton of Uri
- At least 5 years
- Residence in the municipality
- At least 5 years
- Language level
- At least B1 spoken, A2 written, in German
- Residence permit
- C permit (settlement permit)
- Basic knowledge
- Written test
Source: KBüG Art. 4, RB 1.4123 Art. 6, ur.ch, checked on 12 November 2026
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Cost of naturalisation in Uri
CHF 600 to 1’500 total cost, depending on the municipality
| Authority | CHF |
|---|---|
| Confederation | 100 |
| Canton | 300 to 600 |
| Municipality | 200 to 800 |
| Total | 600 to 1’500 |
Fees as set by the canton and municipalities, as a guide. Your municipality issues the exact bill.
Duration and specifics
The process in Uri usually takes 12 to 24 months.
Small canton with a personalised procedure. 5 years of residence in the canton and the municipality are required. Municipal assemblies partly decide on naturalisations.
The process in Uri: 5 steps
Ordinary naturalisation in Uri follows a set process. Integration, residence, language and knowledge are checked.
Check the requirements
At least 10 years of residence in Switzerland, of which 5 years in the canton. In your municipality at least 5 years. Plus the C permit.
Proof of language
At least level B1 spoken and A2 written in the official language. Recognised certificates include fide, Goethe, telc and DELF/DALF.
Submit the application
The application goes to your municipality or the canton. You hand in the documents, pay the fees and prove your identity.
Naturalisation test
A written test on geography, history, politics and society. Format and pass mark are shown above.
Interview and decision
Municipality, canton and Confederation decide one after the other. From application to decision usually takes 12 to 24 months.
Documents you need
Depending on your case, the municipality asks for more documents. These are almost always required in Uri:
- C permit (settlement permit)
- Valid passport or ID card
- Birth certificate, and marriage certificate if married
- Recent extract from the Swiss criminal record (Strafregisterauszug)
- Extract from the debt collection register (Betreibungsregisterauszug) for the last 5 years
- Confirmation from OASI (AHV/AVS) and the tax office that you have no outstanding debts
- Language certificate (at least B1 spoken, A2 written)
- Proof of years of residence (residence confirmations)
Ask your municipality first.
Before you apply, get the current checklist. Requirements change from time to time.
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How to prepare in Uri
In Uri there is a written test. The canton has not published how many questions it has. Here you practise knowledge about Switzerland, with an explanation and a key point for every question.
The practice questions are in German and French. You are tested in the official language of your canton, and in 25 of the 26 cantons that is German or French. Practising in that language means you know the words when you hear them in the test or the interview.
25 questions in German or French, no account needed.
This is what a practice question looks like. They are available in German and French.
Frequently asked questions about naturalisation in Uri
How does the naturalisation test work in the canton of Uri?
The canton of Uri tests your knowledge with a written test. Source: ur.ch, bwzuri.ch, checked on 11 November 2026.
How does naturalisation work in the Canton of Uri?
Uri is a small canton with a personal process. In some municipalities, municipal assemblies decide on naturalisations. The process is manageable and takes 12 to 24 months.
How much does naturalisation cost in Uri?
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.
Does the municipal assembly decide on naturalisations in Uri?
In some municipalities of Uri, the municipal assembly does indeed decide on naturalisation applications. This means the residents of the municipality vote directly on your admission.
Naturalisation in other cantons
Neighbouring cantons
- BE
Written multiple-choice test: 48 questions in 90 minutes, passed with at least 60%.
- GL
Oral exam at KBS Glarus before the application, followed by an interview with the municipality.
- GR
No cantonal test. The citizens’ community (Bürgergemeinde) always holds an interview and may add a written test.
- NW
No written test. The municipality of residence checks knowledge in the naturalisation interview.
- OW
Written exam at BWZ Obwalden before the application, six blocks of questions, expected to take 90 minutes.
- SZ
Depending on the municipality, assessment in the interview or a written exam at BBZ Pfäffikon or Goldau.
- TI
Electronic test at IFC Camorino: 44 questions in 4 areas, 6 of 11 correct in each area.
- VS
No uniform test. The municipality assesses in a hearing and may add a written test.