Everything you need to know.

Ordinary naturalisation is open to anyone who has resided in Switzerland for at least 10 years (with double counting for years spent between the ages of 8 and 18) and in Geneva for 2 years, including the last 12 months. Facilitated naturalisation is reserved for spouses of Swiss nationals (after 5 years of marriage and 3 years of residence). Our firm supports exclusively the ordinary procedure in Geneva.

The total duration is generally 24 to 36 months from the submission of the complete file. Step A (pre-application) takes 2 to 4 weeks. Step B (file review) can take 18 to 30 months. The official OCPM interview takes place after the review. The swearing-in ceremony takes place approximately 6 months after the favourable decision.

Our support covers the preparation and submission of the file to the OCPM (Step B). The following stages then take place directly between you and the authorities, in several phases: review and registration of the file by the OCPM, official verification interview, transmission to the Confederation for federal naturalisation authorisation (SEM), then the final decision of the Geneva Council of State (or, in specific cases, the Grand Council). Once the favourable decision is notified, you will be invited to the swearing-in ceremony, which makes your Swiss nationality effective. This phase typically lasts 18 to 30 months. You can record these milestones yourself from your dashboard, in the "Tracking after submission" section, to keep track of your progress.

Step A (pre-application) consists of sending the OCPM a simple letter plus a copy of your identity document by post. The OCPM checks eligibility and returns the official form with the required documents checked off. Step B (file preparation) is the submission of the complete file with the form filled in and all required documents.

The FIDE test (fide-service.ch) is the most common: level B1 spoken and A2 written. Other certificates recognised by the Confederation are also accepted: DELF, DALF, TCF, Alliance française. If you were schooled in French or work in French, alternatives exist. Contact us to check your situation.

Our Pre-application service (CHF 179.-) includes: the free eligibility questionnaire before any payment, a personalised letter addressed to the OCPM drafted by a qualified legal professional, manual verification of your identity document, validation and signature by the legal professional, and the final letter with exact mailing instructions. OCPM fees are not included.

Our File Preparation package — Full Support (CHF 879.-, flat rate) covers the entire Step B: review of the OCPM form by a legal professional, creation of a personalised checklist based on the documents checked off, legal review of each document, field-by-field completion of the OCPM form with the help of a legal professional, a dedicated legal professional who sends the file to the OCPM, and real-time tracking.

Pre-application (CHF 179.-): full refund if our legal professional detects clear ineligibility before validation. No refund after the letter has been sent to the OCPM. Full Support (CHF 879.-): partial refund (excluding the CHF 50.- processing fee) if cancelled before the legal professional begins work. No refund after submission to the OCPM.

The OCPM fees (excluding our own fees) are: CHF 300.- for minors aged 11-17, CHF 850.- for adults under 25, CHF 1,250.- for adults 25 and over, CHF 2,000.- for a couple aged 25 and over, plus CHF 300.- per child included. Federal fees are added on top (CHF 50 to 150). Use our calculator to estimate your amount.

Yes. A spouse or registered partner can be included in a joint application. Minor children residing in Switzerland can also be included with your consent and that of the other parent. Each person included must meet the residence requirements.

All your data is hosted exclusively in Switzerland with Infomaniak (Geneva/Winterthur), in compliance with the Swiss nFADP and the GDPR. Documents are accessible only via secure HMAC tokens. You can export or delete your data at any time from your account.

A rejection at Step A means that the formal requirements are not met (length of residence, type of permit, etc.). You can challenge the decision or wait until you meet the requirements. We review the grounds for rejection and advise you on how to proceed. An exemption procedure exists for cases of disability, serious illness, illiteracy or poverty.

In principle, a B permit is not sufficient — a C permit or equivalent is required. Exceptions exist for certain EU/EFTA nationals under the bilateral agreements. Our eligibility simulator will give you an initial indication, and our team can review your personal situation.

Moving outside the canton of Geneva during the procedure is problematic: jurisdiction passes to the new canton and you will have to restart the cantonal procedure. A move within Geneva must be reported to the OCPM immediately. We support you through these steps.

The law provides for exemptions from the language and civic knowledge requirements for people with severe disabilities, chronic illness, illiteracy, those receiving social assistance following approved training, or those with significant family responsibilities. Contact us for a review of your situation.

No — our legal professionals hold degrees from Swiss universities, but none of our partners is a registered attorney. We therefore cannot represent you in court or handle complex legal matters; for those cases, we refer you to a lawyer.