Registration for the nationwide naturalization test, which assesses knowledge of the legal and social system as well as living conditions in Germany.
Damit wir Register for the naturalization test mit dem zuständigen Einbürgerungsbehörde in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
100–110 € Aufenthaltstitel, sonst kostenlos
Registration with an authorized agency
Mostly adult education centers, online via the BAMF portal.
Take the test
33 questions; 17 correct answers are required to pass.
Certificate of Naturalization
To be attached to the application for naturalization.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Individuals who wish to apply for naturalization and cannot provide proof in any other way.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 95.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
€100–110 for a residence permit; otherwise free of charge.
Typically about 21 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.