The Citizenship Test in Glarus
Glarus with around 40,000 residents is known for its unique political traditions and spectacular mountain landscape. The test includes questions on history, geography, political system, and cultural peculiarities.
Requirements for Naturalization
You must have lived in the canton for at least 5 years and hold a settlement permit (C permit).
Costs and Fees
Cantonal fees: up to CHF 1,500. Federal fees: CHF 100. Municipal fees: up to CHF 2,100. Total: up to CHF 3,700.
Preparation
Important topics: Battle of Naefels 1388, joining 1352, Landsgemeinde (first Sunday in May), Titlis (3,238m), municipal merger 2011.
If You Don't Pass the Test
If you don't pass the test, you can retake it after 6-12 months.