@Reggiegilb it has been two months since you entered the final phase. Do you have an update?
I would say 2 years is minimum in Zurich stadt
| Stage | Description | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Application Submitted |
Online application submitted to Gemeinde (commune) | Official starting point |
| 2 |  VorprĂźfung |
Preliminary check by the Gemeinde and/or Kanton | Usually lasts 2â3 months in Zurich |
| 3 |  PrĂźfung Gemeinde |
Commune-level review of your integration and residency | May take 3â4 months |
| 4 |  Invitation for Interview/Test |
Youâre invited to the Grundkenntnistest and an interview with the Gemeinde | Sent shortly after Gemeinde starts processing |
| 5 |  Test & Interview |
You take the integration test and complete the interview | Scheduled within 4â6 weeks of invitation |
| 6 |  Gemeinde Decision |
You receive confirmation of being accepted as a citizen of the Gemeinde (communal citizenship) | Usually within 1â2 months after interview |
| 7 |  PrĂźfung Kanton |
Your application moves to the Kanton for review and approval | Kanton may begin prep earlier but officially starts after Gemeinde |
| 8 |  Kanton & Gemeinde Fees Paid |
Invoice received (1200 + 500 CHF) | Usually within 1â2 months of canton start |
| 9 | SEM Fee Paid |
Invoice from SEM (Federal Office for Migration â 100 CHF) | Comes shortly after Kanton forwards file to SEM |
| 10 |  SchlussprĂźfung (Final Review) |
The federal review (SEM/Confederation) begins | Final background checks & formal approval process. Final 4â6 month stage |
| 11 |  Naturalization Approved |
You receive official approval from the Confederation | Takes about 4â6 months after start of SchlussprĂźfung |
| 12 |  Registration in BĂźrgerregister |
Youâre entered into the official citizen register of your Gemeinde | After this step, you can apply for ID/passport |
| 13 |  Apply for Swiss Passport & ID |
You make an appointment at the cantonal passport office | Takes ~10 business days after application |
| 14 |  Receive Swiss Passport & ID |
Documents arrive by post or pick-up | Takes ~10 business days. Youâre officially done  |
I made this with some AI magic. Happy to hear your thoughts.
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hi @Pulsar, what were eventually the options you had in that case? did everything work for your situation?
Thanks for posting this, mine is already on 7th month btw prufung geminde to letter for invitation to interview instead of mentioned 3-4⌠And 8 weeks to the interview date in Zurich city instead of mentioned 4-6 weeks⌠Iâll certainly keep this space updated⌠It might be helpful for othersâŚi frankly expect more and more delays in Zurich city based on this experienceâŚ
No news yet 
I guess it will be another month at least.
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