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Swiss Citizenship Test Practice 2026

Practise for the knowledge test that many Swiss cantons and communes use in naturalisation. There is no single national test: your canton or commune decides how it checks your knowledge of Switzerland. These original questions cover the naturalisation rules, the political system, direct democracy, history, geography and everyday society.

  • Medborgarskap
  • Schweiz
  • 80 frågor
  • Kontrollerad 11 oktober 2026

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Ansvarig: Cantonal and communal naturalisation authorities; federal licence from the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). Öva gratis här med 80 frågor, alla med svar och förklaring. Kontrollerad mot officiella källor den 11 oktober 2026.

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  1. Fråga 1 av 25

    Which residence permit do you need to apply for ordinary naturalisation?
    Visa svar

    Svar: B. A settlement permit (C permit)

    Federal law requires a C permit for ordinary naturalisation.

  2. Fråga 2 av 25

    How many years must you have lived in Switzerland for ordinary naturalisation?
    Visa svar

    Svar: D. At least 10 years

    You need 10 years of residence in total, including 3 of the 5 years before you apply.

  3. Fråga 3 av 25

    Which years of residence count double for naturalisation?
    Visa svar

    Svar: C. Years lived in Switzerland between the ages of 8 and 18

    Time between ages 8 and 18 counts double, but you must have actually lived in Switzerland for at least 6 years.

  4. Fråga 4 av 25

    How long must you have lived in your canton or commune before applying?
    Visa svar

    Svar: C. 2 to 5 years, depending on the canton

    Cantonal law sets a minimum residence of two to five years in the commune and canton.

  5. Fråga 5 av 25

    What minimum language level does federal law require for naturalisation?
    Visa svar

    Svar: A. B1 when speaking and A2 when writing, in a national language

    The federal minimum is oral B1 and written A2 in German, French, Italian or Romansh; cantons may ask for more.

  6. Fråga 6 av 25

    What rule about social assistance applies to naturalisation?
    Visa svar

    Svar: A. You must not have received social assistance in the 3 years before applying, unless you paid it back

    Applicants should take part in economic life or education; social assistance in the last three years counts against you unless repaid.

  7. Fråga 7 av 25

    Which of these is a criterion for successful integration?
    Visa svar

    Svar: D. Respecting the values of the Federal Constitution

    Integration includes respecting public safety and order and the values of the Constitution, taking part in work or education, and supporting family members' integration.

  8. Fråga 8 av 25

    Who decides whether there is a test on Swiss knowledge for naturalisation?
    Visa svar

    Svar: C. The canton or commune

    Some cantonal or communal authorities test knowledge of Switzerland in writing or orally; the rules vary a lot.

  9. Fråga 9 av 25

    Which federal authority grants the federal naturalisation licence?
    Visa svar

    Svar: A. The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)

    If the canton supports the application, the SEM checks it and issues the federal licence.

  10. Fråga 10 av 25

    After the federal naturalisation licence is issued, how long does the canton have to decide?
    Visa svar

    Svar: D. One year

    The cantonal authority must decide within one year, or the federal licence expires.

  11. Fråga 11 av 25

    When you are naturalised, which citizenships do you receive?
    Visa svar

    Svar: B. Those of your commune, your canton and the Confederation

    Once the decision is final, you get communal, cantonal and Swiss citizenship together.

  12. Fråga 12 av 25

    Since when has the current Swiss Citizenship Act been in force?
    Visa svar

    Svar: B. 1 January 2018

    The Federal Act on Swiss Citizenship has applied since 1 January 2018.

  13. Fråga 13 av 25

    Does Switzerland allow dual nationality?
    Visa svar

    Svar: A. Yes, if your other country also allows it

    Switzerland recognises dual nationality, so you keep your old one if your country allows it.

  14. Fråga 14 av 25

    Which group can usually apply for simplified naturalisation?
    Visa svar

    Svar: D. Spouses of Swiss citizens

    Simplified naturalisation is mainly for spouses of Swiss citizens and some other groups, such as third-generation young people.

  15. Fråga 15 av 25

    To apply for simplified naturalisation as the spouse of a Swiss citizen living in Switzerland, what do you need?
    Visa svar

    Svar: A. 5 years' residence in Switzerland and 3 years of marriage

    You need 5 years in Switzerland, including the year before applying, and 3 years of marriage.

  16. Fråga 16 av 25

    How long is the written naturalisation test in the canton of Bern?
    Visa svar

    Svar: A. 90 minutes

    Bern's written naturalisation test lasts 90 minutes and covers geography, history, democracy, health, work, rights and duties.

  17. Fråga 17 av 25

    In the canton of Zurich, what is the basic knowledge test (Grundkenntnistest) about?
    Visa svar

    Svar: D. Geography, politics and history of Switzerland, the canton and the communes

    Zurich's test checks knowledge of Switzerland, the canton of Zurich and local communes.

  18. Fråga 18 av 25

    Which new right do you gain as a Swiss citizen?
    Visa svar

    Svar: B. The right to vote and stand for election at federal level

    Citizenship brings political rights and, for men, the duty of military service.

  19. Fråga 19 av 25

    How many members does the Federal Council have?
    Visa svar

    Svar: D. 7

    The Federal Council, the national government, has seven members with equal rights.

  20. Fråga 20 av 25

    Who elects the members of the Federal Council?
    Visa svar

    Svar: A. Parliament (the United Federal Assembly)

    Both chambers of Parliament meet together to elect the Federal Council.

  21. Fråga 21 av 25

    For how long are Federal Council members elected?
    Visa svar

    Svar: C. 4 years

    Federal Councillors are elected for four years and are usually re-elected.

  22. Fråga 22 av 25

    How long does a President of the Confederation stay in office?
    Visa svar

    Svar: C. One year

    One of the seven Federal Councillors is president for one year and has hardly more power than the others.

  23. Fråga 23 av 25

    What does the principle of collegiality mean in the Federal Council?
    Visa svar

    Svar: C. All members publicly support decisions taken together, even if they disagreed

    The Federal Council seeks consensus, and once a decision is made all members stand behind it.

  24. Fråga 24 av 25

    How many federal departments are there?
    Visa svar

    Svar: C. 7

    There are seven departments, each led by one Federal Councillor.

  25. Fråga 25 av 25

    What is the Federal Chancellery?
    Visa svar

    Svar: D. The staff office of the Federal Council, which also organises federal votes and elections

    The Federal Chancellery supports the Federal Council and organises elections and referendums.

Bra att veta före provet

  • Ordinary naturalisation needs a C permit and 10 years of residence in Switzerland, including 3 of the 5 years before you apply. Years between ages 8 and 18 count double.
  • Cantons set a minimum residence of 2 to 5 years in the canton and commune, and may add their own integration rules.
  • You must show at least B1 speaking and A2 writing in German, French, Italian or Romansh. Cantons may ask for a higher level.
  • There is no single national test. Some cantons and communes test knowledge of Switzerland in writing or orally, and the format varies.
  • In the canton of Bern, the written naturalisation test lasts 90 minutes and covers geography, history, democracy, health, work, rights and duties.
  • The canton of Zurich publishes its full question list and study brochure for its basic knowledge test (Grundkenntnistest).
  • The current Swiss Citizenship Act has been in force since 1 January 2018.

Vanliga frågor

Is there a national Swiss citizenship test?

No. Federal law requires basic knowledge of Switzerland, but each canton or commune decides how to check it. Many use a written test; others use an interview.

How many questions are on the Swiss citizenship test?

It depends on your canton or commune, so there is no single number or pass mark. Ask your commune, and use your canton's official sample questions if it publishes them.

What language level do I need for Swiss citizenship?

At least B1 for speaking and A2 for writing in a national language. Some cantons require more, and attendance certificates from courses do not count.

How long must I live in Switzerland before I can apply?

At least 10 years with a C permit, including 3 of the last 5 years. Years between ages 8 and 18 count double, but you need at least 6 years of actual residence.

Who is exempt from the knowledge test?

It depends on the canton. In Bern, children under 16 and people who did at least five years of compulsory school in Switzerland are exempt, for example.

Can I keep my old nationality?

Switzerland allows dual nationality. Whether you can keep your old passport depends on the law of your other country.

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