§ 25 Act on Cantonal and Communal Citizenship (KBüG) - Inclusion of Children

1. In the naturalization or release from citizenship, the minor children of the applicant are generally included if they live with the applicant.

2. For children from the age of 12, the requirements under § 5 and § 6 are to be independently and appropriately assessed according to their age.

3. From the age of 16, minor children must also declare in writing their own will to acquire Swiss, cantonal, or municipal citizenship. This also applies to the release from Swiss, cantonal, or municipal citizenship.

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