Application for German citizenship under § 10 of the German Nationality Act (StAG) based on at least 5 years of lawful residence.
Damit wir Apply for naturalization mit dem zuständigen Einbürgerungsbehörde in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Documents you need
Residence permit · Certificate of Completion of the Naturalization Test · Proof of German language proficiency (B1)
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
100–110 € Aufenthaltstitel, sonst kostenlos
Submit an application to the naturalization office
The local immigration office or naturalization office.
Take the naturalization test
33 questions on democracy, the rule of law, and general knowledge about everyday life in Germany; at least 17 correct answers.
Receive a certificate of naturalization
Ceremonial presentation at the agency.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Foreign nationals who have resided in Germany legally for at least 5 years (3 years in cases of exceptional integration efforts), have a secure source of income, and possess sufficient German language skills.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 4 months
Success rate
approx. 78.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Generally speaking, yes. Exceptions apply, for example, to EU citizens, stateless persons, and certain countries that do not allow for release.