I am an Australian married to Swiss/Australian for 13years and have 2 dual national kids. Currently living in US but we have lived elsewhere in Europe for 3 years. Looking to go to Switzerland to live/retire and wanted to go through the process of getting a Swiss passport. Key issues are languages at this stage, can speak pidgeon french and understand some German, enough to know what my wife's family are talking about and smile/nod at the right times, but can't speak it very well. Obviousely will learn when we move. Are they strict on the languages... also the Swiss clubs abroad, I mean my wife is Swiss and she doesn't even go to these things.

Will be applying from the USA.. will this hinder me.

Thanks

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