Naturalisation in the canton of Valais
Valais is one of the strictest cantons on residence periods. The application starts at the municipality.
- Residence
- 5 years in the canton, including 3 years in the municipality
- Where to apply
- At the municipality (residents' office or civil registry), then the Service de la population et des migrations (SPM, Population and Migration Service)
- Language
- B1 spoken, A2 written, in French or German
- Test
- Cantonal questionnaire and interview at the municipality
- Municipal fees
- Variable, for example CHF 800 per adult in Monthey
How it works in Valais
The municipality plays a central role: it receives the application first and interviews the applicant. Fees vary a great deal from one municipality to another. Our pre-check gives you the exact amount for your municipality.
Source: Municipality of Monthey.