Swiss citizenship test — canton of Obwalden

Steps of the Naturalisation Process

Your residential municipality is your first contact for ordinary naturalisation. There you will receive all information, necessary forms, and details specific to the Obwalden process.

Before submitting your application, you must pass a written examination on basic civic knowledge. The Professional and Continuing Education Centre (BWZ) in Sarnen offers preparation courses and administers the exam. You must provide proof of passing with your application.

Submit your complete application to the municipal council or citizens' council of your municipality. The procedure involves the commune, the canton, and the Confederation.

Rights and Obligations of Citizenship

Successful naturalisation automatically grants you Swiss citizenship, which brings important rights. You gain political rights including voting and eligibility, protection against extradition and expulsion, and the right to diplomatic protection if needed.

Citizenship also entails obligations. You are subject to general military service and must not serve in a foreign military.

What comes up in the canton of Obwalden

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 Obwalden

Your exam depends on your commune too. 7 communes in the canton of Obwalden.

• Alpnach
• Engelberg
• Giswil
• Kerns
• Lungern
• Sachseln
• Sarnen

Official sources

Check these before doing anything: they are authoritative, we are not.

• The cantonal naturalisation office
• SEM — Ordinary naturalisation