AdoptionCH-ADP-01
Adoption (Art 4 BüG)
Citizenship in Switzerland
- Eligibility
- Minor adopted by Swiss citizen acquires Swiss citizenship. Adult adoption requires standard naturalization.
- Timeline
- Federal+cantonal+communal review
- Indicative cost
- $100
- Renunciation
- Not required
Example scenarios
eligible via standard path
Applicant meets all CH-ADP-01 eligibility criteria → application accepted at federal + cantonal + communal levels
case by case
Borderline CH-ADP-01 case → BVGer review may be required; recent jurisprudence applicable
Informational summary compiled from primary legal sources — not legal advice. Citizenship law changes; verify with the competent authority before acting. Last verified 2026-05-13.
Track changes to this route
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