Switzerland is one of the most attractive countries in the world when it comes to work-life balance, beautiful scenery, skiing, wine, cheese and that’s just to name a few reasons! It is a very desirable place to live for young individuals just beginning their careers here or families making a life for themselves. But what exactly do you have to do to qualify for a Swiss passport which is ranked 4^th on the global passport index? Well, you can apply for a Swiss passport if you have been granted Swiss citizenship and in general there are two routes to gain Swiss citizenship – the first being by birth, descent or adoption, or in other words having at least one Swiss parent. The second way is through naturalisation – if you hold a C residence permit and have lived in Switzerland for at least 10 years. There is an exception to this as it is reduced to 5 years if you have been married for at least three years to a Swiss citizen, or if you are a child aged between 8-18.