Hi All

I got a C permit immediately upon entering the country 1.5 years ago. (I am a professor and they give professors C permits straigh away). If i decide to apply for the citizenship when will I be eligible to do so? Does the same 12 year waiting time apply or can I do it earlier?

Thanks a lot!

Twelve years. Unless you get married to a local.

Thanks! I am now in the process of deciding of whether stay in CH or go to the US. This info certainly helps.