Swiss citizenship test — canton of Fribourg
Ordinary naturalisation in Fribourg: three decision-makers (commune, canton, Confederation). Learn about the procedure and requirements.
The three levels of decision
Your naturalisation application in Fribourg is examined by three authorities, each making a formal decision. The commune decides first on the grant of communal citizenship, possibly after an interview. Then the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) grants federal authorisation.
Finally, the Grand Council of the canton reviews your file and votes on the naturalisation decree. The Naturalisation Commission of the Grand Council may invite you for an interview. Once approved by all three levels, you receive your naturalisation deed at an official ceremony.
Starting your application
To apply for ordinary naturalisation, you must meet several conditions relating to your residence, language skills and social situation. These criteria and required documents are detailed by the canton. Contact the Office for Civil Status and Naturalisation (SENa) for full requirements.
The first step is to complete a questionnaire and send it to SENa. This process registers you in the Swiss civil registry. Once this step is complete, you can submit your full naturalisation application to the office without an appointment.
What comes up in the canton of Fribourg
The question bank's themes for this canton, largest first.
- Swiss history67 questions
- Swiss politic58 questions
- Swiss geography27 questions
- Swiss economy7 questions
The questions specific to this canton and your commune are not published here — they are in the quiz.
Communes of the canton of Fribourg
Your exam depends on your commune too. 119 communes in the canton of Fribourg.
- Attalens
- Autigny
- Avry
- Bas-Intyamon
- Belfaux
- Belmont-Broye
- Billens-Hennens
- Bois-d'Amont
- Bösingen
- Bossonnens
- Botterens
- Broc
- Brünisried
- Bulle
- Châtel-Saint-Denis
- Châtel-sur-Montsalvens
- Châtillon (FR)
- Châtonnaye
- Chénens
- Cheyres-Châbles
- Corbières
- Corminboeuf
- Cottens (FR)
- Courgevaux
- Courtepin
- Cressier (FR)
- Crésuz
- Cugy (FR)
- Delley-Portalban
- Düdingen
- Echarlens
- Estavayer
- Ferpicloz
- Fétigny-Ménières
- Fräschels
- Fribourg
- Gibloux
- Giffers
- Givisiez
- Gletterens
- Grandvillard
- Granges (Veveyse)
- Granges-Paccot
- Grangettes
- Greng
- Grolley-Ponthaux
- Gruyères
- Gurmels
- Haut-Intyamon
- Hauterive (FR)
- Hauteville
- Heitenried
- Jaun
- Kerzers
- Kleinbösingen
- La Brillaz
- La Roche
- La Sonnaz
- La Verrerie
- Le Châtelard
- Le Flon
- Le Mouret
- Le Pâquier (FR)
- Les Montets
- Lully (FR)
- Marly
- Marsens
- Massonnens
- Matran
- Meyriez
- Mézières (FR)
- Misery-Courtion
- Mont-Vully
- Montagny (FR)
- Morlon
- Muntelier
- Murten
- Neyruz (FR)
- Nuvilly
- Pierrafortscha
- Plaffeien
- Plasselb
- Pont-en-Ogoz
- Pont-la-Ville
- Prévondavaux
- Prez
- Rechthalten
- Remaufens
- Riaz
- Ried bei Kerzers
- Romont (FR)
- Rue
- Saint-Aubin (FR)
- Saint-Martin (FR)
- Sâles
- Schmitten (FR)
- Semsales
- Sévaz
- Siviriez
- Sorens
- St. Silvester
- St. Ursen
- Surpierre
- Tafers
- Tentlingen
- Torny
- Treyvaux
- Ueberstorf
- Ursy
- Val-de-Charmey
- Vallon
- Vaulruz
- Villars-sur-Glâne
- Villarsel-sur-Marly
- Villaz
- Villorsonnens
- Vuadens
- Vuisternens-devant-Romont
- Wünnewil-Flamatt
Official sources
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