Art. 21 SCA from 2019
Art. 21 Wife of a Swiss man or husband of a Swiss woman
1 Any foreign national may apply for simplified naturalisation following marriage to a Swiss citizen if he or she:a. has lived for three years in marital union with his or her wife or husband; and b. has resided for at least five years in Switzerland, including one year immediately prior to making the application.
2 Any person who lives or has lived abroad may also apply provided he or she:a. has lived for six years in marital union with his or her wife or husband; andb. has close ties with Switzerland.
3 A foreign national may also apply for simplified naturalisation under paragraphs 1 or 2 if his or her wife or husband acquires Swiss citizenship after their marriage through:a. reinstatement of citizenship; orb. simplified naturalisation based on descent from a Swiss parent.
4 The naturalised person acquires the cantonal and communal citizenship of his or her Swiss spouse. If the spouse is a citizen of two or more cantonal or communes, the naturalised person may decide to acquire citizenship of only one canton or commune.
Es besteht kein Anspruch auf Aktualität und Vollständigkeit/Richtigkeit.
