Kanton ZH I would like to share my timeline and experience with the facilitated naturalization process in Switzerland, maybe it can help others who are going through the same process. Background: I have been living in Switzerland since 2012. I am married to a Swiss citizen since 2012. I applied for facilitated naturalization (erleichterte Einbürgerung) through SEM in January 2024. My timeline: January 2024 Submitted my application for facilitated naturalization to SEM. Had the interview at the municipality (Gemeinde). After the municipality interview The file was sent to the canton and then forwarded to SEM (State Secretariat for Migration). January 2025 SEM requested additional documents: Family certificate (Familienausweis), not older than 6 months. Tax confirmation for the last 5 years. I submitted the requested documents. June 2026 SEM requested two declarations: Declaration regarding respect for public security and order. Declaration confirming that the marital relationship is still existing and that we live together. I signed and sent them back. July 2026 I received a letter from SEM dated 16 July 2026. The letter informed me that the federal authority approved my facilitated naturalization application. It mentioned a 30-day period where the canton or municipality could raise an objection. After this period, SEM would confirm the final status. My advice for others: Be patient, the process can take a long time. Always answer SEM requests quickly and provide complete documents. Keep copies of everything you send. The process is not finished just because SEM approves it, you still need to wait until the decision becomes legally final after the appeal period. I hope my experience helps someone else. Good luck to everyone waiting for their Swiss citizenship 🇨🇭 submitted by /u/Wasabi-Ambitious
Originally posted by u/Wasabi-Ambitious on r/Switzerland