Naturalization requirements in Fribourg
The canton of Fribourg requires 2 years of cantonal residence and 1 year of municipal residence, in addition to the 10 federal years. A permit C is the general rule.
Fribourg is one of the cantons most rigorous in verifying integration.
The civics exam
The civics exam is compulsory in Fribourg. It covers Swiss and Fribuorgian institutions, history, geography and civic life.
Notably, the exam can be taken in French or German depending on your place of residence.
Procedure and timelines
The application is filed at your municipality. After local review, the file goes to the Population and Migration Service (SPoMi).
Timelines in Fribourg are around the Swiss average: 12 to 18 months.
Costs
Fribourg fees are around the national average:
Municipal: CHF 150–500 Cantonal: CHF 200–400 Federal: CHF 100 (non-EU/EFTA)