§ 8 Act on Cantonal and Communal Citizenship (KBüG) - Foreign Nationals

1. The application for naturalization must be submitted with the required documents to the competent cantonal office.

2. This office forwards the application to the competent Political Municipality if the settlement permit is available, the residence requirements are met, there are no pending criminal proceedings, the criteria concerning the maintenance of public safety and order are fulfilled, and the required language competencies are present.

3. If it is evident that not all requirements are met, the office provides the opportunity to withdraw or adjust the application. If the applicant insists on the original application, it is forwarded to the Political Municipality for further processing, accompanied by a commentary.

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