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Created: 2025-07-22 13:27:31 UTC

Switzerland, Japan, Liechtenstein, and Qatar are generally considered among the hardest Western countries to gain citizenship, mainly due to their long residency requirements, language proficiency demands, and strict social integration criteria.

For example, Switzerland requires a minimum of XX years of residence and significant integration into society, while Liechtenstein can require up to XX years, and Qatar demands XX years for most foreign applicants.

So in terms of the longest and toughest process—Qatar, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland are at the top, with 10–30 years sometimes required before you can even apply.


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