It was almost all about my knowledge of local and national “things”. Not politics but to try and see if I was one of those expats who lived in switzerland for the convenience but had not integrated. Example: What are the places in the commune where you can relax in nature? Who are the large employers here? Name three prominent Swiss persons (excluding sports)?
Smita & I were interviewed separately. She went first to soften them up. It also helped that both our kids already had swiss passports!
Actually, I had to be given hints for the answer!! The important point was that Schwyz was the Gastkanton in 2023 and Daniel Landolt, the Gemeindepräsident was invited! I didn’t know that, but they let me off :)
What else did they ask you in your interview?
My own interview in France was relatively light since I had 4 kids by that time and the whole family was invited for the first interview.
It was almost all about my knowledge of local and national “things”. Not politics but to try and see if I was one of those expats who lived in switzerland for the convenience but had not integrated. Example: What are the places in the commune where you can relax in nature? Who are the large employers here? Name three prominent Swiss persons (excluding sports)?
Smita & I were interviewed separately. She went first to soften them up. It also helped that both our kids already had swiss passports!
I didn't realise this came up in your citizenship interview!! Lucky you are well-informed ;)
Actually, I had to be given hints for the answer!! The important point was that Schwyz was the Gastkanton in 2023 and Daniel Landolt, the Gemeindepräsident was invited! I didn’t know that, but they let me off :)