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Who Can Apply for Swiss Citizenship by Descent?
Switzerland operates under the principle of jus sanguinis (“right of blood”). This means you may be eligible for Swiss citizenship if:
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At least one of your parents was a Swiss citizen at the time of your birth.
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Your Swiss ancestry can be traced to a grandparent or great-grandparent, and ties to Switzerland were maintained.
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You were born outside Switzerland but registered your intent to retain Swiss citizenship before turning 23.
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Your Swiss father was not married to your mother, but paternity was recognized before your 22nd birthday.
Each canton may have unique rules, but we can help you determine exactly what applies to your case.
What Are the Requirements to Apply for Swiss Citizenship?
To apply, you’ll need to show:
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A documented link to a Swiss citizen (e.g. birth certificates, passports, family records).
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A connection to Switzerland, such as visits, relationships, knowledge of Swiss culture or languages.
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That you have not lost your citizenship rights due to non-registration, and if so, begin the recovery process.
Why Choose to Apply for Swiss Citizenship?
Swiss citizenship opens the door to a life of security, beauty, and opportunity in one of the world’s most admired nations. With a Swiss passport, you’ll gain:
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Visa-free travel to over 185 countries, including the EU, U.S., Canada, and Australia
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The right to live, work, and study in Switzerland and across the Schengen Area
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World-class healthcare and education systems
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A clean, safe, and highly organized society rooted in direct democracy and precision
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The chance to reclaim your family’s heritage and pass that legacy on to future generations
What Does it Mean to be a Swiss Citizen?
Becoming a Swiss citizen means joining a community that prizes respect, punctuality, beauty, and justice. It means walking in the footsteps of your ancestors, speaking the languages they spoke, and recognizing that your history is forever woven into the present.
Obtaining Swiss citizenship opens doors to an enriched life of quality, freedom, and stability in one of the world’s most revered nations. With a Swiss passport, you can travel visa-free to over 185 countries, including the EU, Schengen Area, United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan. Furthermore, you gain the right to live, work, and study not only in Switzerland but across much of Europe, without immigration constraints.
Why EuroPassport?
EuroPassport is the first Canadian company to offer people an easy and affordable way to obtain legal European citizenship. Based in Toronto, Canada, we are a team of trusted immigration lawyers, genealogists and documentation specialists who have pioneered an efficient process for our clients to obtain the Swiss Citizenship they seek. Our experts take care of all the paperwork, in optimal deadlines.
- We take away the paperwork hassle, bureaucracy, legal complexity – and work on your behalf, using the most efficient route to obtain the citizenship you seek.
- Our streamlined process cuts out lengthy waits and confusing roadblocks to citizenship. Look to us to expedite your Swiss citizenship and deliver in optimal timelines.
- Skip the exorbitantly high legal fees. Our migration experts and a team of Canadian and European legal advisors have refined a process that is considerably more cost-efficient, especially for those with family roots in Europe.
- We are a respected Canadian company based in Toronto – so you won’t have to deal with distant overseas law firms. Our track record is remarkable, as the first and only fully registered European Immigration services business in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
Between 6 and 18 months, depending on the canton and your personal situation. We’ll help you prepare everything to make the process as smooth as possible.
Yes. Many descendants have managed to regain their Swiss citizenship even after several generations, as long as they can prove documentary or cultural ties.
Yes, in many cases. Once you regain your citizenship, you can pave the way for your children to obtain it as well, strengthening the family legacy.
Immigration laws are constantly changing, and we are keeping up with every change, which may affect the required documents.
We also have a network of lawyers and genealogists in Europe who will prepare and supervise your application. We have the potential to prepare the most formidable citizenship application you can have.
Don’t risk submitting an unsuccessful application. EuroPassport does everything for you! Our team cooperates with top-tier lawyers in Switzerland; we first put together your application locally, and then your documents are sent to Switzerland to continue the rest of the citizenship process.
However, once your citizenship process is completed, you will have to visit the nearest Swiss consulate to apply for the passport.
This will depend on the complexity of your specific case and how many documents you require to prove your Swiss ancestry. Learn more about the process and costs associated on our Fees page.
We do offer a 4-payment schedule for individuals and 6-payment schedule for families, and a discount of 5% for families of 2-4 people and 10% for families of 5 or more people.
Contact us to learn more about the pricing structure and payment options.
Yes, Switzerland allows dual citizenship!
It’s not mandatory, but it can be helpful depending on the canton. Understanding a national language helps you adapt more easily and express your cultural link to Switzerland.
Yes, we also conduct genealogy research in Switzerland. If you are interested in finding out more about your Swiss ancestors, contact us for details.
No, you will only need to pay taxes in Switzerland if you move to the country and live there at least 6 months of the year. If you move to another EU member country, you won’t have to pay taxes in Switzerland, but you may have to pay taxes in the European country in which you decide to live, so you would need to consult with the local tax authorities in that country.
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