Apply for German citizenship: Download form
The application form for German citizenship is basically informal. However, you need an application document as a prerequisite. There are no legal requirements for the content. Nevertheless, there is information that every application should contain, such as personal details.
It is also important for you to note that there are differences between an application from an adult and an application from a minor. Below are sample forms for both for persons aged 16 and over as well as for persons under the age of 16 are linked as PDF files.
You can fill in your form directly on the computer and then print it out. We recommend that you do this instead of printing it out first and filling it in by hand.
Completion aid for the application form for German citizenship
There is no specific, unique application form for German citizenship because the law does not specify any requirements. However, certain data should in every form form in order for the form to be valid.
The following data must be included in your form:
- Personal details
- Details of your spouse or partner (if applicable)
- Details of your children
- Details of your nationality, status and residence
- Details of your education and professional background
- Details of your language skills
- Details of your criminal offenses
- Information on financial circumstances
- Other information (previous applications)
- Notes and instructions for you
- Date with your name and signature
Section | Required information |
|---|---|
Personal details | Name, date of birth/address/marital status and previous marriages |
Residence and integration | Proof of legal residence Proof of integration |
Previous nationality | Details of current and previous nationality |
Places of residence since birth | Detailed information on all places of residence since birth |
Current residence status | Type and validity of the residence permit |
Education and professional career | Education and vocational training Employment relationships |
Children | Details of the children |
Language skills and civic knowledge | Proof of language skills and naturalization test |
Criminal offenses at home and abroad | Information on completed and pending criminal proceedings |
Economic circumstances | Income, maintenance obligations, insurance and other financial circumstances |
Miscellaneous | Previous naturalization applications Administrative fee and declaration of correctness |
The difference between the application for minors under the age of 16 and the application for adults is that information on marriage, spouse or pension payments is omitted from the application for minors under the age of 16.
Possible problems with authorities and what you can do
In principle, the following applies freedom of form for the application. This means: There is no predetermined form for the application for German citizenship. Nevertheless, in our experience, naturalization authorities repeatedly demand their own formal applications, although they are not allowed to do so, as an informal application is legally sufficient. However, the majority of naturalization authorities also provide own forms which make the process easier.
Problems also often arise when it comes to national passports. Some naturalization authorities declare that there is an obligation to have a national passport exists. It is true that there is an obligation to Clarification of identity. However, if you can prove that it was unreasonable or impossible for you to obtain a passport, you can clarify your identity with alternative documents such as birth certificates. So don't be confused by incorrect instructions!
It can happen that naturalization authorities make incorrect specifications regarding employment. In principle, the following applies no requirement for a permanent employment relationship as a requirement for Naturalization. The decisive factor for your application for German citizenship is the positive prognosis of the naturalization authority and not the nature of your employment relationship.
Even with the recognition of the asylum period can also lead to difficulties with the authorities if they make incorrect specifications. As a general rule, if you have a Residence permit with protection status (asylum, refugee status, subsidiary protection), your asylum period must be recognized. You must refer to this if an authority tells you otherwise.
How to submit the completed application correctly
It depends on your local naturalization authority whether your application is accepted online and the online process is possible or not. At the naturalization authority Hamburg or at the State Office for Immigration in Berlin, the online application is possible without any problems. Other authorities require a personal application on site. To be on the safe side, ask your authority directly.
In addition to your form for German citizenship, you will need the following documentsso that your application is complete is complete:
- Proof of income
- Pension insurance history
- signed declaration of loyalty and commitment to the free democratic basic order
- Language certificate B1 (or an alternative, or an exemption, depending on the case).
- Proof of successful completion of the naturalization test (or an alternative, or an exemption, depending on the case)
- Proof of clarified identity (your current passport or passport replacement or other proof of identity).
- Proof of your right of residence
- Proof of your health and long-term care insurance
- Rental agreement with proof of rental payment
- extended registration certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- biometric passport photo
In this checklist we have summarized all the important documents for your application for German citizenship. So you can check for yourselfwhether your application is complete.
Problems with the form for applying for German citizenship?
Are you having problems applying for German citizenship? We will be happy to help you! With years of experience in assisting foreigners with the application process, we know all the difficulties and have expertise in working with naturalization authorities. This way you can benefit from the best conditions benefit from the best conditions. Let us solve your problem together so that your application is a success!
FAQ - Frequently asked questions about the application form
To obtain German citizenship, you need the application form for German citizenship. The form is informal and there is no legal requirementthat is binding. In addition to the application form, you will also need all other documents such as proof of language proficiency, proof of livelihood and proof of successful completion of the naturalization test.
You can obtain the form for the application for German citizenship from your local naturalization authority. However, you can also obtain an application form from Migrando . Each form has certain mandatory data such as personal details, details of your language skills or details of your financial circumstances.
If your application for German citizenship is rejected, you always have the option of lodging an objection, taking legal action or submit a new application submit a new application. It is important that you find out why the decision was negative. If the authority does not state this, ask directly. If you apply with a lawyer, you reduce the risk of errors in your application and save time.
In German-speaking countries there is there is no difference in the meaning between nationality and citizenship. German nationality and German citizenship mean that you are German and belong to the German state.
You submit the application for German citizenship at the naturalization authoritywhich is responsible for you. After processing, it is also the naturalization authority that will inform you about your successful application and make an appointment with you to receive the naturalization certificate arranged with you.
