I would be grateful to know from people who has the experience or knowledge, as the process is very long, may I apply after having lived in CH say for 9 year 6 months/9 months? maybe it takes the cantonal authority 3-6 months before even checking my application. by the time that they start to check my application, my stay will become 10 years. Or do we have to wait for the exact 10 years before sending application? Thanks!
Morning
It needs to be 10 years from the point of the application, which is obviously signed and dated.
From https://www.ge.ch/devenir-suisse/nat…itions-remplir
(Web-translated)
Ordinary naturalization - conditions to be met
To be able to apply for ordinary naturalization, you must meet the following conditions:
Conditions of residence
Have stayed 10 years in Switzerland with a valid permit, including 3 years in the 5 years preceding the application;
Have stayed for 2 years in the canton of Geneva, including the last 12 months before the application;
Actually reside in the canton of Geneva for the duration of the procedure.
It says Have stayed not will have stayed.
Recent posts on subjects related to Control des habitants suggest they are overloaded. That also suggests they would not want applications made early.