Some of the naturalisation process is managed at the federal level, with key elements done at municipal and cantonal levels. Swiss Passport © Aaftab Sheikh | Dreamstime.comThe elements of the process that trip people up tend to be at the cantonal and municipal levels. Some municipalities and cantons set general knowledge questions that many Swiss natives would fail to answer correctly. Cantons with the highest annual rates of regular naturalisation include Zurich (2.2%), Geneva (2.1%), Neuchâtel (1.9%), Luzern (1.8%), Bern (1.7%), Ticino (1.7%) and Vaud (1.7%). In general, the more urban cantons and municipalities put fewer hurdles in the way of those aspiring to become Swiss citizens.

Source: Le News September 01, 2023 15:55 UTC