Passport Path

European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (ECRML, CETS 148) — language protection + naturalisation-language context

Citizenship in Switzerland

Eligibility
The ECRML creates no citizenship eligibility (
Timeline
Federal+cantonal+communal review
Government fee
CHF 0
Indicative cost
$100
Renunciation
Not required

Informational summary compiled from primary legal sources — not legal advice. Citizenship law changes; verify with the competent authority before acting. Last verified 2026-06-25.

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