Apply for naturalization in Bernstadt a. d. Eigen
Apply for naturalization in Bernstadt a. d. Eigen is handled by Einbürgerungsbehörde Landkreis Görlitz (zuständig für Bernstadt a. d. Eigen); in the region it currently takes about approx. 9 months.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Passport · Certificate of Completion of the Naturalization Test · Language Certificate B1 · Proof of income
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Costs
100–110 € Aufenthaltstitel, sonst kostenlos
Processing time
approx. 9 months in Bernstadt a. d. Eigen
The Einbürgerungsbehörde Landkreis Görlitz (zuständig für Bernstadt a. d. Eigen) in Bernstadt a. d. Eigen currently needs about approx. 9 months. Booking an appointment online saves waiting time at the counter.
Official: max. approx. 12 months
How to proceed
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Check the requirements
Length of stay, language proficiency, living expenses, criminal record.
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Take the naturalization test
33 questions on politics, society, and law; 17 correct answers required.
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Submit an application to the naturalization office
With a passport, residence permit, language certificate, and proof of income.
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Receive a certificate of naturalization
Once approval has been granted, the certificate will be presented in a ceremony.
Required documents
- PassportMandatory
- Certificate of Completion of the Naturalization TestMandatoryOften forgotten
- Language Certificate B1MandatoryOften forgotten
- Proof of incomeMandatoryOften forgotten
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals who have generally resided legally in the country for at least 5 years (or 3 years in cases of exceptional integration), have a secure source of income, sufficient knowledge of German, and have passed the naturalization test.
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 92.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Has not yet taken the naturalization test
- •Gaps in the resume/proof of residence
- •Identity verification is incomplete when passport documents are missing
Common reasons for rejection
- •Livelihood not guaranteed without a basic income
- •Language proficiency (usually B1) not demonstrated
- •Criminality
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Is multiple citizenship permitted?▼
Since the 2024 reform, it has generally been possible to retain one's previous nationality.
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