Vaud

Swiss citizenship test — canton of Vaud

Ordinary naturalisation in canton Vaud: requirements, verification and knowledge test.

Ordinary naturalisation application

Ordinary naturalisation allows you to acquire Swiss nationality. To apply in canton Vaud, you must meet certain requirements established by the canton.

The official website of canton Vaud explains these requirements. It provides the necessary application forms.

What the canton reviews

The canton examines several aspects of your situation: your residence permit and duration of residence, your French language skills, your tax and social assistance status, your criminal record, and your family situation if you have minor children. A knowledge test is also part of the process.

To learn the exact requirements for your situation, visit the official website of canton Vaud. You'll find complete information and application forms there.

What comes up in the canton of Vaud

The question bank's themes for this canton, largest first.

Swiss history67 questions
Swiss politic58 questions
Swiss geography27 questions
Swiss economy7 questions
Vaud history1 question

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Communes of the canton of Vaud

Your exam depends on your commune too. 300 communes in the canton of Vaud.

Official sources

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