Naturalisation in the canton of Vaud
In the canton of Vaud, the application is sent by post to the Service de la population (SPOP, Population Service), Naturalisation Section, in Lausanne.
- Residence in the canton
- 2 years, including the year before the application
- Where to apply
- SPOP, Naturalisation Section (by post)
- Test
- A-Vaud-Test: 48 questions in one hour, organised by the municipality
- Cantonal fee
- CHF 450 + CHF 75 (individual), CHF 550 + CHF 75 (family)
- Municipal fee
- CHF 100 to 400 depending on the municipality (Lausanne: CHF 250)
How it works in the canton of Vaud
The complete application (SPOP form, identity documents, certificates, language certificate) is sent to the SPOP. The canton then forwards it to the municipality, which organises the A-Vaud-Test and the interview. After the municipality's opinion and the cantonal decision, the SEM grants federal approval.
Our Essential package covers preparing the application and sending it to the SPOP. The Full Service package adds follow-up during the municipal stage until the decision.
Source: vd.ch.