Gaining Citizenship is Not That Easy in These 5 countries

2. Switzerland

Dreaming of settling in the beauty of the Swiss Alps, or anywhere else in Switzerland! May you can do so for three months. To obtain a settlement, or permanent residence visa, you must have lived in the country for 10 years.

If you qualify for permanent residence by the length of time you have lived in the country, you also qualify to apply for citizenship, but that is not guaranteed; applicants for citizenship must also prove they are assimilated into Swiss society. Furthermore, all cantons and municipalities have their own rules about granting citizenship. Switzerland permits dual citizenship.

3. Austria

Many countries have tough immigration laws, but Austria seems to have one of the lengthiest processes to become a citizen. Anyone who is not a citizen of an EU country and is staying longer than six months must have a resident permit before entering the country.

People who plan to stay longer than 24 months must also sign an Integration Agreement, a process designed to enhance their German-language skills and ability "to participate in the social, economic and cultural life in Austria." 

Permanent residents must live in the country continuously for a period of 15 to 30 years before being eligible to apply for citizenship. If approved, applicants must renounce any other citizenship.