Swiss guard requirements
Membership in the Swiss Guard is considered a privilege. The Swiss Guard has long since ceased to be a mercenary force, rather it is a standing force drawn from the Swiss military forces. I don't remember hearing who they are actually paid by.Requirements for membership are:1. Swiss citizenship 2. Practicing Roman Catholic3. Good moral ethical background4. Between the ages of 19 and 305. at least 174 cm tall6. Unmarried7. Attended military school in Switzerland8. Professional degree of high school diplomasome things I noticed:The Swiss Guards site (http://www.gardesuisse.va/requirements-2.html)-the requirement of Swiss nationality seems to be more a preference. Dual citizenship allowed?-Unmarried male- Guards are housed in dormitories and then double or triple apartments. -this site seems to require celibacy. based on the reasons that they must live in the Vatican and there are limited...



















