January 10, 2025|
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|11 months agoArgentine Descendants Launch Petition for Swiss Citizenship Rights
Thousands of Swiss emigrants' descendants in Argentina petition for citizenship rights, highlighting gaps in generational citizenship transfer.
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- Swiss citizenship is based on the ius sanguinis principle, passing down by descent regardless of birthplace
- Individuals must register with Swiss representation abroad or Swiss civil registry by age 25 to maintain citizenship
- In 1958, the age deadline for registration was 22 years old
By The Numbers
Thousands
Number of Swiss descendants affected in Argentina
10 years
Window period for citizenship reinstatement
They Said
"It was a huge disappointment for the whole family, especially for my dad who spent his entire life believing he was Swiss"
"For many of us who live in Argentina, it's not just financially impossible, it's also extremely difficult to obtain a work permit to earn money in Switzerland"