Hello all
I was recently invited to the interview in Zurich Stadthaus.
Has anyone done that recently? Could you share how it was, what kind of questions they asked?
According to the information I received, the meeting last 30 mins and they recommned me to read this information Lernbroschüre für das Einbürgerungsgespräch | Stadt Zürich
thanks!!
They will ask you multiple choice questions. From the booklet I received in Stadt Luzern, it had 100 questions, memorized all. In the interview I was given 12 questions, and the guy said I had to make sure I answer 9 or I think 10 questions correctly. I got 12/12, was super easy!!
Hello Agi, Do you have any update or news on your naturalization process? Could you please share an update?
Hi Zuri
I had my intreview today. It was quite easy, they explained me the whole process, ask me three questions (work, free time, and why I want to be Swiss), gave a short test (16 multiple answers and 4 open questions) needed to get 12 correct.
So far this is my timeline:
Thanks @agi1987. It does help. What is your German level if I may ask? I have an interview in March I am not 100% confident about my German language. It seems like we both have same timelines (except for the interview).
And at the end of the interview did they say anything whether they were satisfied with the performance or is is something they’ll decide later?
All the best for the next steps.
My level is B1 on a good day. The speaking is fine but have problem understanding.
I was also worry about that, but I think it well, honestly he did most of the talking.
Just spoke to answer the three questions, the test was super easy and he checked in front of me.
I did not get a feedback, he told me they do no do that. Zurich Stadt only provides like a reccomendation and the test results to the Bund. At the end of the day, the decision is on the Bund.
Much appreciated! Wish you all the best 
Hello all
This week, I recevied a leter from Kanton Zurich saying that they have sent back my dossier to the Bund.
Does anyone know whether it is the Bund or the Kanton that is responsible for contacting the Swiss citizens that I put down as reference contacts?
Also, anyone knows how long it would take until the SEM makes a decision on my case?
Here the timeline update for my case:
Cheers!
Hey @agi1987 sounds look there is some progress on your case. I have pretty similar timelines as you do except the interview part which I got in March 2026. So far haven’t heard back anything.
I have heard different stories from different people but most of them said the references are verified by Canton (again these are the stories I heard).
Good luck!
Hi @Zuri
After I was notified that my dossier was sent back to the SEM, everything moved very fast.
Now I just waiting for the 30 days that Zurich Stadt has to appel my application to be over.
Hopefully, I will receive the legal and offical letter in the next days.
Cheers!
@agi1987 that is awesome. Congrats mate. Did they reach out to the references you gave?
Unless you are a disguised terrorist, the moment the interview is done, anyone knows the outcome. It’s almost impossible you fail. I personally never congratulate too early though 