Swiss Citizenship Campaign Gains Momentum in Argentina

Thousands of Swiss emigrants' descendants push for citizenship rights, highlighting historical adoption practices

Swiss citizenship is based on the ius sanguinis principle, passing down by descent regardless of birthplace
Individuals must register with Swiss representation abroad or civil registry by age 25 (previously 22) to maintain citizenship
The Kunz family's Swiss roots trace back to cantons Solothurn and Thurgau

Age of Dylan Kunz

Age of Ruben Kunz when discovering loss of citizenship

Years required to live in Switzerland for reinstatement

"It was a huge disappointment for the whole family, especially for my dad who spent his entire life believing he was Swiss"
— Dylan Kunz

"We have some kind of chain dependence here"
— Barbara von Rütte, citizenship expert

The Growing Movement for Swiss Citizenship

Swiss citizenship is based on the ius sanguinis principle, passing down by descent regardless of birthplace
Individuals must register with Swiss representation abroad or civil registry by age 25 (previously 22) to maintain citizenship
The Kunz family's Swiss roots trace back to cantons Solothurn and Thurgau

Age of Dylan Kunz

Age of Ruben Kunz when discovering loss of citizenship

Years required to live in Switzerland for reinstatement

"It was a huge disappointment for the whole family, especially for my dad who spent his entire life believing he was Swiss"
— Dylan Kunz

"We have some kind of chain dependence here"
— Barbara von Rütte, citizenship expert