In Bückeburg we expect about approx. 9 months processing time for Apply for naturalization – responsible: Einbürgerungsbehörde Landkreis Schaumburg.
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Documents you need
Passport · Certificate of Completion of the Naturalization Test · Language Certificate B1 · Proof of income
Costs
100–110 € Aufenthaltstitel, sonst kostenlos
approx. 9 months in Bückeburg
In Bückeburg we expect around approx. 9 months processing time – based on reports from the region, not on official figures.
Official: max. approx. 12 months
Check the requirements
Length of stay, language proficiency, living expenses, criminal record.
Take the naturalization test
33 questions on politics, society, and law; 17 correct answers required.
Submit an application to the naturalization office
With a passport, residence permit, language certificate, and proof of income.
Receive a certificate of naturalization
Once approval has been granted, the certificate will be presented in a ceremony.
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)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Since the 2024 reform, it has generally been possible to retain one's previous nationality.