Becoming Swiss

Unboxing the Swiss ballot papers

We’d love to answer your question in our show. Send a voice message to +41 76 282 67 66. After 13 years of living in Switzerland, Jo is finally allowed…

Oct 19, 2023 •

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Voting in Switzerland

First time here? We’d love to answer your question in our show. Send a voice message to +41 76 282 67 66. After Jo got her Swiss passport it was time to…

Oct 20, 2022 •

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Becoming Swiss, part seven: 'Crossing the Finish Line'

It took around two years, but the moment has finally come. Ten months after the final interview a confirmation letter arrived in the post: Jo is Swiss…

Sep 8, 2022 •

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Becoming Swiss, part six: 'the citizenship interview'

First time here? We’d love to answer your question in our show. Send a voice message to +41 76 282 67 66. It's the big moment in the Swiss citizenship…

Nov 18, 2021 •

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Becoming Swiss, part five: ‘One form to rule them all’

Once you have fulfilled all of the criteria to apply to become Swiss (take a look at our previous episodes in this mini-series if want to know more…

Jul 29, 2021 •

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Becoming Swiss, part four: The Swiss citizenship test

We're still here and still making podcasts: not as often as we'd like, but there's a good reason for that, which we'll explain in this week's episode…

Oct 27, 2020 •

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Becoming Swiss, part three: 'Starting the Application Process'

After living in Switzerland for ten years, I can now formally apply to become a Swiss citizen! There are a number of conditions I had to make sure I met…

Aug 4, 2020 •

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Becoming Swiss, part two: 'Getting the Right Information'

Applying to become Swiss is a long process and requires lots of forms, documents and appointments. If you've lived in Switzerland long enough to think…

Mar 12, 2019 •

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Becoming Swiss, part one: 'Before it begins'

Becoming a Swiss citizen is a long and somewhat complicated path with a few hurdles to overcome along the way. A few weeks from now Jo will start the…

Feb 12, 2019 •

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