I have relatives in Switzerland- Would this help me gain citizenship?
Several of my relatives were born and live in Switzerland, and my family is of Swiss descent. Would this help me gain citizenship? @ Bobo: what I mean is that several of my relatives are currently swiss citizens
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Sure it will,ese.Just provide some legal objects that clearly state you are Swiss,holmes.
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Unlike America, Switzerland has very strict immigration laws. It is almost impossible to legally immigrate to Switzerland. You must prove to them that you will be a "benefit" to their country. Either financially or in some other substantial way. In comparison, America allows more legal immigrants to enter America, about 2.6 MILLION per year, than ALL the rest of the countries on earth do, COMBINED. Remember these facts the next time you hear some racist la raza nazi complaining about Americas immigration laws.
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Was your mother or father a citizen of Switzerland at the time of your birth? Switzerland is about the toughest country in the world to get citizenship (Japan is probably tougher, but that's about it). Even if you are very wealthy and have blood relatives who are resident citizens, it will be tough. See The Passport Book by Bob Bauman for a brief overview. Google Switzerland + immigration for official detail. BTW, minimum 10 year residence, and high taxes. You might want to rethink it.
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If you only want to LIVE in Switzerland, depending on where you're from, you mainly need to have a permit to work and live in CH. For foreigners we have different passes depending on your rights. Here the "rules" how I've learned them (a while ago so I'm not sure if they're still valid) "A Bewilligung" grants you asylum in Switzerland if you are from a war country and you can prove you are followed and need asylum. "B Bewilligung" grants you to work and live in Switzerland, but you are not eligible to vote nor have to serve military service. "C Bewilligung" as "B", except of you are allowed to vote and you have to serve military service (optional for women) If you are married to a Swiss person, or you find a job in Switzerland, you get one of these passes. You need to live for at least 3 - 5 years in Switzerland before you can apply for a Swiss citizenship. When you apply for it you do have to do a "test" (eg, knowing geographical and historical details about Switzerland and knowing the first verse of the Swiss national anthem). Hope it helps =)
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The being born and living here in itself is of no use whatsoever. Regarding your relatives of Swiss descent, it depends on the exact relationship (direct line helps very much) and when they left Switzerland.
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