German citizenship

πŸ›‚ Apply for German citizenship

amteasy – your digital path to naturalization in Germany

πŸ”Ή Requirements

  • At least 8 years of legal residence in Germany
  • Permanent right of residence or settlement permit
  • Proven knowledge of German (at least B1)
  • Naturalization test successfully passed
  • Livelihood is secured independently
  • No serious crimes or extremist activities

🧾 Required documents

  • Valid passport or ID card
  • B1 certificate or equivalent language certificate
  • Naturalization test certificate
  • Birth certificate (translated if necessary)
  • Marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Proof of income (payslips, tax assessment)
  • Completed application (PDF see below or via Stadtpfad)

πŸ•“ Duration & Effort

  • Processing time: 6–12 months
  • Fees: €255 per person, €51 for children under 16 years
  • An appointment at the office is always required

πŸ“ City paths to naturalization

  • Berlin: berlin.de β†’ Immigration β†’ Nationality
  • Hamburg: hamburg.de β†’ Ministry of the Interior β†’ Nationality
  • Cologne: stadt-koeln.de β†’ Living in Cologne β†’ Citizenship Law
  • Frankfurt: frankfurt.de β†’ Registry Office β†’ Citizenship / Naturalization
  • Munich: stadt.muenchen.de β†’ KVR β†’ Nationality
  • DΓΌsseldorf: duesseldorf.de β†’ Citizen Service β†’ Citizenship Matters
  • Stuttgart: stuttgart.de β†’ Citizen Services β†’ Citizenship
  • Leipzig: leipzig.de β†’ Immigration Office β†’ Naturalization
  • Dortmund: dortmund.de β†’ City Hall β†’ Naturalization
  • Nuremberg: nuernberg.de β†’ Citizens' Office β†’ Naturalization
  • Bremen: bremen.de β†’ Migration Office β†’ Naturalization
  • Hanover: hannover.de β†’ Nationality
  • Mainz: mainz.de β†’ City Administration β†’ Naturalization
  • Erfurt: erfurt.de β†’ Immigration Office β†’ Naturalization
  • Kiel: kiel.de β†’ City Administration β†’ Naturalization
  • Magdeburg: magdeburg.de β†’ Citizen Services β†’ Naturalization
  • SaarbrΓΌcken: saarbruecken.de β†’ Citizens' Office β†’ Citizenship
  • Wiesbaden: wiesbaden.de β†’ Town Hall β†’ Nationality
  • Potsdam: potsdam.de β†’ Citizen Service β†’ Naturalization
  • Schwerin: schwerin.de β†’ City Administration β†’ Nationality

πŸ“„ Form download (Frankfurt)

➀ PDF: Application for naturalization (Frankfurt, 1.7 MB)

πŸ“Œ Step-by-step process

  1. Go to your city and check information
  2. Download application form or request online
  3. Prepare documents (originals & copies)
  4. Make an appointment at the office
  5. Submit application, pay fees
  6. After positive examination: Naturalization certificate received

🌐 Multilingual information

Many city portals offer information in English, Arabic, Ukrainian, or Turkish. Language selection is usually available at the top right of the website.

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πŸ§‘β€πŸ’Ό Further help

  • Checklist for documents
  • Language support for the form (German, English, Arabic, Ukrainian)
  • Form filling assistance (pilot in preparation)

Last updated: June 2025 – QA approved. Source: frankfurt.de, Federal Office of Administration, municipal portals