Second Swiss Citizenship

Member since 06 January 2021

ElizaquiltNew member06 January 2021 19:31:26

Hello.

I need help. My dad was born in Switzerland and recently passed away. I am first generation American but always wanted my Swiss citizenship. I would like to move to Switzerland.

I don't know where to start to acquire my Swiss citizenship and would appreciate any help you can give me.

Thank you.

Taleb_Swiss Member

Member since 04 August 2020

Taleb_SwissMember06 January 2021 22:55:22

Hey there,
Have you tried tracing your family roots to Switzerland?
Maybe you have relatives here who can help facilitate things for you more easily ☝️🙂💡

Taleb

Elizaquilt New member

Member since 06 January 2021

ElizaquiltNew member06 January 2021 23:08:30

Thanks for your reply. I didn't even think of that. Thank you.

a angela New member

Member since 10 May 2015

a angelaNew member08 January 2021 06:44:33

Hi
I think you should contact the Swiss embassy in USA.
Sincerly

rekapa Member

Member since 15 August 2018

rekapaMember08 January 2021 12:36:16

Hi, for some reason my reply of yesterday did not get thru. 🤷‍♂️ I surely can endorse those replies you already received and just like to add, check the chapter NATURALIZATION under www.ch.ch this will answer numerous questions as well as the side provides a lot of other info about living in CH.

Best of luck 🍀🍀🍀
& cheers, Reinhard

Elizaquilt New member

Member since 06 January 2021

ElizaquiltNew member01 February 2021 23:21:06

Thanks....they are pretty non-responsive. I shall try again.

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Erwan Frotin Member

Member since 10 May 2012

Erwan FrotinMember20 April 2021 11:21:09

Hey,

I am myself a binational (Swiss and French) and have lived for some time in the US.

My guess is that you should first ask for registration as a Swiss citizen in the US, by calling the Swiss consulate or embassy in NY. I guess they will not ask you to provide too many documents. Probably just a copy of your dad’s Swiss passport and your own birth certificate. (Indeed being child of a Swiss citizen, this is sufficient to grant you Swiss citizenship.) Then the consulate/embassy will be able to make a Swiss ID and a Swiss passport for you.

Good luck !