How I Became Swiss 🇨🇭 — My Swiss Citizenship Story

🇨🇭 Preparing for Swiss citizenship? I've turned my study notes and real written test experience into a 40+ page study guide. 📚 Download it here: https://borderlifenaomi.gumroad.com/l... Books mentioned: 1. Institutions politiques suisses - https://amzn.to/3POrFXT 2. Géographie de la Suisse - https://amzn.to/4uTdwaT 3. L’image de la Suisse - https://amzn.to/4gcAQMa Other helpful books: 4. Histoire Suisse - https://amzn.to/49IjX8j 5. Droit Suisse - https://amzn.to/4xaVT8h If you could only buy one book, get this one!! 6. La Suisse mode d'emploi - https://amzn.to/3Qob5y9 Getting Swiss citizenship is not easy…and it's definitely not cheap. In this video I share my real experience applying for Swiss citizenship through simplified naturalization as a foreign spouse living abroad — from the paperwork and the interview, to the written test. Whether you're married to a Swiss citizen, living abroad, or just curious about the process — this video walks you through everything you need to know. TIME STAMPS 00:00 — Introduction 00:54 — My background & story 01:18 — Who qualifies for simplified naturalization? 01:48 — Starting the application 03:42 — The fee (€1,145 — non-refundable!) 04:30 — References in Switzerland 05:20 — Recommendation letters 05:46 — Letter of motivation 06:24 — Proof of stays & hotel bills 08:04 — The interview at the consulate 08:32 — The written test 09:28 — The oral interview (2+ hours!) 11:24 — The result 11:41 — My top tips RESOURCES MENTIONED (1) www.aboutswitzerland.org (2) www.ch.ch (3)www.swissinfo.ch - Français - Menu - La Suisse, mode d'emploi (4) www.bk.admin.ch - Français - Documentation - La Confédération en bref (5) www.admin.ch/opc/fr/classified-compilation/19995395/index.html Information on simplified naturalisation (6) www.sem.admin.ch - Français - Intégration & naturalisation 📌 KEY FACTS FROM THIS VIDEO ───────────────────────── ✅ If living IN Switzerland: 3 years of marriage + 5 years residence ✅ If living ABROAD: 6 years of marriage to a Swiss citizen ✅ Application fee: €1,145 — non-refundable ✅ You need at least 3 references living in Switzerland ✅ You need at least 3 recommendation letters from Swiss citizens abroad ✅ Proof of stays in Switzerland required (hotel bills or restaurant receipts) ✅ Being married to a Swiss person does NOT automatically give you citizenship 💬 LET'S CONNECT ───────────────────────── Have questions about the process? Drop them in the comments — I read every single one. Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name : Profound.    • Documentary Cinematic Drone by Infraction ...   Chillpeach: In Dreamland -    • [no copyright music] 'In Dreamland ' backg...   #SwissCitizenship #SwissPassport #ExpatLife #naturalisation #frontalier