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Swiss citizenship test in Graubünden: questions, process and requirements
To be naturalised in the canton of Graubünden, you need at least 10 years' residence in Switzerland and a C permit (permanent residence). The canton also requires residence of 3 years. Knowledge assessment: Interview. Language requirement: B1 spoken, A2 written (federal minimum).
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Key facts
| Capital | Chur |
|---|---|
| Population | 207,000 |
| Official language(s) | German, Romansh, Italian |
| Communes | 100 |
| Districts | 11 |
| Government | Regierung (5 members) |
| Parliament | Grosser Rat (120 members) |
| Residence requirement canton/commune | 3 years |
| Language level | B1 spoken, A2 written (federal minimum) |
| Knowledge test | Interview |
| Good to know | Largest canton by area. Trilingual. Davos (WEF). Engadine. |
Naturalisation in 7 steps
- Check the requirements. At least 10 years' residence in Switzerland, including 3 of the 5 years before you apply. Years between your 8th and 18th birthdays count double, but you must have actually lived here for at least 6 years. Years on an N or L permit do not count; years on an F permit count half. You need a C permit.
- Meet the cantonal residence requirement. In Graubünden: 3 years.
- Prove your language skills. Level required: B1 spoken, A2 written (federal minimum). This applies to the official language where you live (German, Romansh, Italian).
- Submit your application. Depending on cantonal law, to your commune or to the canton. You must not receive social assistance in the 3 years before applying or during the procedure, unless you repay it in full. Some cantons set a longer period.
- Show your knowledge. In Graubünden: Interview. It covers Swiss and cantonal politics, history, geography and society. In some cantons, you must include proof with your application.
- Assessment by commune and canton. They assess your integration, often in an interview. If the outcome is positive, they forward the application to the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).
- Federal licence and decision. The SEM issues the federal naturalisation licence. The canton then decides on naturalisation within one year. Once the decision is legally binding, you acquire communal, cantonal and Swiss citizenship.
The role of the commune
Swiss citizenship has three levels: commune, canton and Confederation. The canton of Graubünden has 100 communes in 11 districts.
Your commune of residence is usually the first point of contact: it receives the application or takes part in the procedure, often conducts the naturalisation interview and, in many cantons, decides on communal citizenship. Depending on the canton, a minimum period of residence in the commune also applies, and fees and deadlines differ from commune to commune.
Depending on the canton and commune, you may also be asked about your commune, for example its authorities, services or local history. For binding information, contact the residents' office or naturalisation office of your commune.
Sample question about Graubünden
What is special about the canton of Graubünden?
- The smallest canton
- Trilingual: German, Romansh and Italian
- Only one commune
- No cantonal parliament
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The only trilingual canton, and the only canton where Romansh is an official language. It is also the largest canton by area.
Sample questions on Swiss civics
Can voters stop a new law?
- Yes — with a popular initiative
- No — only the Federal Council can
- No — only the National Council can
- Yes — with a referendum
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Yes, through the optional referendum: if 50,000 signatures are collected within 100 days of a law being passed, it must go to a popular vote. An initiative (Initiative) is the opposite tool — it proposes a new constitutional change rather than stopping an existing law.
What are the two chambers of parliament called?
- House of Lords and House of Commons
- Senate and Congress
- National Council and Council of States
- Parliamentary group and committee
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The National Council (Nationalrat, 200 seats, representing the population) and the Council of States (Ständerat, 46 seats, representing the cantons). Together they form the Federal Assembly (Bundesversammlung).
When did the current Federal Constitution come into force?
- 1848
- 1874
- 1971
- 2000
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On 1 January 2000, as a complete revision. Watch the distinction: 1848 is the first Federal Constitution which created the modern federal state, and 1874 was an earlier total revision.
When did women get the right to vote at federal level?
- 1945
- 1959
- 1971
- 1981
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In 1971, notably late by European standards. Cantons introduced it separately between 1959 (Vaud, Neuchâtel) and 1990, when Appenzell Innerrhoden was forced to comply by the Federal Court. 1981 is the year the equality article entered the constitution.
Which is the largest canton by area?
- Zurich
- Bern
- Graubünden
- Valais
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Graubünden, at about 7,105 km². Bern is second by area, while Zurich is the largest by population — the question asks about area, not people.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long do I need to live in Graubünden to be naturalised?
- In addition to 10 years' residence in Switzerland, the canton of Graubünden requires residence of 3 years. Your commune may set additional periods.
- What language level do I need in Graubünden?
- B1 spoken, A2 written (federal minimum). The requirement applies to the official language where you live (German, Romansh, Italian).
- What is the citizenship test like in Graubünden?
- Format: Interview. The responsible naturalisation office (canton or commune) provides details and dates.
- Where do I apply for naturalisation in Graubünden?
- Depending on cantonal law, to your commune or to the canton. Graubünden has 100 communes; your commune can tell you the exact procedure.
Sources
- State Secretariat for Migration (SEM): ordinary naturalisation
- Canton of Graubünden: official naturalisation information
Last updated: October 2026. No guarantee is given for this information; the canton and commune are the authoritative sources. Swiss Citizen is an independent learning platform and is not affiliated with any authority.