Switzerland has one of the highest proportions of foreign residents in the world. Most of these people come from Europe. Recently workers have been attracted to Switzerland above all by the healthy economy and the introduction of the free movement of people. However, the high proportion of foreign residents is also the result of strict naturalisation guidelines, which makes becoming Swiss quite a challenge. 

Asylum

This content was published on Apr 16, 2022 Apr 16, 2022 Anyone can apply for asylum in Switzerland, but applicants must prove or at least credibly demonstrate their refugee status.

Integrating and socialising

This content was published on Mar 4, 2021 Mar 4, 2021 There's a lot of emphasis in Switzerland on the integration of foreigners, whether by joining clubs or learning languages.

Becoming a citizen

This content was published on Apr 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Swiss citizenship laws have undergone dramatic changes in the past 20 years.

Foreigner voting rights

This content was published on Apr 24, 2022 Apr 24, 2022 Only Swiss citizens can vote and stand for election nationally. But in some cantons and municipalities, foreigners have certain political rights.

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