Schaffhausen

Swiss citizenship test — canton of Schaffhausen

Schaffhouse processes naturalisation applications through its Office of Justice and Communes, handling ordinary and facilitated naturalisation.

Who handles naturalisation

In Schaffhouse, the Office of Justice and Communes handles naturalisation applications. This office is part of the canton's Department of Economic Affairs.

You can contact the office directly with questions about your naturalisation application. The office has a dedicated team for processing citizenship matters.

Types of applications

You may apply for ordinary naturalisation or facilitated naturalisation, depending on your situation. The canton also handles renaturation applications.

Other procedures are available, including questions about loss of citizenship or renunciation of citizenship rights. Contact the office to learn which procedure applies to your case.

What comes up in the canton of Schaffhausen

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  • Swiss history67 questions
  • Swiss politic58 questions
  • Swiss geography27 questions
  • Swiss economy7 questions

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Communes of the canton of Schaffhausen

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