Naturalization
in Frankfurt 2026
- Checking your documents
- Help with submission
- Significantly shorter processing times
We provide you with reliable support and ensure that your naturalization process runs quickly and smoothly.
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We know what rights and options you really have when it comes to Naturalization and protect you from unjustified rejections.
Smooth process
We make sure that you have all the documents you need for your first application - so that your Naturalization works on the first attempt.
Fast Naturalization
If all the requirements and documents are correct, processing is faster and you can expect much shorter waiting times.
Where is the naturalization office located in Frankfurt?
Registry Office Frankfurt am Main
Berliner Straße 33-35
60311 Frankfurt am Main
Telephone: 069 - 212 362 91
E-mail: einbuergerung@stadt-frankfurt.de
The registry office in Frankfurt can be reached by telephone from Monday to Friday, 08:00-12:00.
A personal visit is only possible by prior appointment.
Naturalization Frankfurt 2026: Everything you need to know
Numerous requirements must be met and various documents submitted for Naturalization in Frankfurt. To help you keep track, we have compiledthe most important information below.
Important: You can only apply for Naturalization by post in Frankfurt. It is therefore particularly important to compile all documents carefully and completely before sending the application by post.
Everything at a glance
You can find all the documents you need for Naturalization in our checklist for download. This allows you to check at any time whether you have everything you need.
Find out how you can speed up your Naturalization in Frankfurt am Main, avoid mistakes and get appointments faster.
Naturalization in Frankfurt: Check now
If you are aiming for Naturalization Frankfurt in 2026, you must meet a number of requirements. With our free test, you can find out in just 3 minutes whether you meet the necessary criteria.
📁 Requirements forNaturalization in Frankfurt
To be naturalized in Frankfurt, you must meet the following requirements:
- clarified identity and nationality
- Commitment to the free democratic basic order in Germany and to Germany's special historical responsibility for the unjust National Socialist regime and its consequences
- At least 5 years of legal residence in Germany
- Possession of a permanent right of residence, an EU Blue Card or a Residence permit for persons other than those specified in Sections 16a, 16b, 16d, 16e, 16f, 17, 18f, 19, 19b, 19e, 20, 22, 23a, 24, 25 (3) to (5) and Section 104c of the Residence Act
- listed purposes of residence
sufficient knowledge of German at B1 level - No convictions in the Federal Central Register
- secure livelihood (usually without receiving public benefits such as citizen's allowance and basic income support, but exceptions are possible here)
- Knowledge of the legal and social order as well as living conditions in Germany (e.g. proven by a naturalization test)
- Usually resident in Frankfurt am Main
In exceptional cases, you can apply for Naturalization in Frankfurt after just 3 years if the following requirements are met:
- German language certificate at level C1
- Securing a livelihood for themselves and their dependents
- special integration achievements, in particular particularly good school, vocational qualification or professional achievements as well as civic commitment.
🕒 How to apply for Naturalization in Frankfurt
Ideally, you should follow the steps below to ensure that your Naturalization in Frankfurt goes smoothly:
- Check requirements: Before applying, make sure that you meet all the requirements for Naturalization in Frankfurt. You are welcome to use our free test for this purpose.
- Application form and declarations: Complete the application form as well as the declaration of loyalty and the declaration of allegiance to the constitution. You must send these documents in the original. The City of Frankfurt provides samples of these letters on its website.
- Prepare copies of documents: You must send copies of the following documents: valid passport, valid Residence permit, current biometric passport photo, proof of marital status, language certificates, integration courses, proof of income, other documents if necessary.
- Sending the application by post: As soon as you have collected all the valid documents, send them to the registry office in Frankfurt by post. Make sure that the postage is sufficient; it is best to send your application as a registered letter.
- Wait for a personal summons: The Frankfurt registry office will check your documents and then invite you to a personal appointment. You must then take all the original documents with you to this appointment.
- Wait for the decision: Once your application has been processed, the registry office will notify you of the decision on your naturalization application by post.
- Receive your naturalization certificate: After a positive decision by the Frankfurt registry office, you will be summoned to receive your naturalization certificate. If your application is rejected, you can try again. Please note that you must also pay the full amount for a rejected application.
Attention:
The fees for your naturalization application (usually € 255 per person) are charged by the Darmstadt Regional Council. Once you have received the fee notice, you can pay it either by card at the registry office in Frankfurt or by bank transfer. Cash payments are not possible.
Procedure:
Your path to Naturalization in Frankfurt
Naturalization in Frankfurt follows clear steps that you must go through carefully. In the following graphic you will find an overview of the individual steps of the procedure - from the organization of the documents to the ceremonial receipt of the naturalization certificate.
📂 You need these documents for Naturalization in Frankfurt
You can only apply for Naturalization by post in Frankfurt. It is therefore particularly important to compile all documents carefully and completely before sending the application by post.
- Fully completed naturalization application (original) for each person who is to be naturalized
- Original: Declaration forms (originals), e.g. declaration of loyalty, declaration of allegiance to the constitution)
- Identity documents: A copy of the valid passport and the valid residence permit
- Current passport photo (biometric photo)
- Proof of marital status - in particular birth certificate and (if applicable) marriage certificate or civil partnership certificate. In the case of divorced or widowed persons, the divorce decree or death certificate of the former spouse/life partner
- Proof of custody of children, if applicable
- Proof of language skills: proof of German language skills at B1 level or higher (for children under 16, current school certificates and report cards are sufficient instead of a language test)
- Proof of civic knowledge, e.g. certificate of the naturalization test ("Living in Germany" test)
- Proof of income: Evidence of the financial situation to verify the livelihood
- if you receive benefits (unemployment benefit, pension, citizen's allowance, etc.), the relevant notifications. Proof of the spouse's income should also be provided
- Proof of uninterrupted residence in Germany over the last 5 years (e.g. pension insurance history from the German Pension Insurance)
All foreign documents must be submitted together with a German translation by a sworn translator in Germany. You must send your application including all declarations in the original and all other required documents as copies by post to the registry office in Frankfurt am Main. The postal address is
City of Frankfurt am Main
Registry office
34.6
P.O. Box
60275 Frankfurt am Main
This is how much Naturalization costs in Frankfurt
In Frankfurt you pay the following fees for Naturalization:
Adults and minors not accompanied by an adult: € 255
Minors who are naturalized together with an adult: € 51 each
Attention:
If your application is rejected, a fee will also be charged. The so-called rejection fee is € 255. If you withdraw your naturalization application during the ongoing procedure, a reduced fee of €127.50 may be charged.
Challenges of Naturalization in Frankfurt
Compared to other German cities, you can expect extremely long waiting times and a purely postal application in Frankfurt.
With Migrando , you can avoid the typical challenges you face when Naturalization in Frankfurt.
Application only possible by post
In Frankfurt am Main, you must send your application including the required documents by post to the registry office in Frankfurt. It is not possible to apply online or make an appointment on site or online.
28 months waiting time
The waiting time until your naturalization application is processed can be up to 28 months, i.e. more than 2 years. The reason given for this is the high number of naturalization applications.
Fee even in case of rejection
If your application for Naturalization is rejected, you will still have to pay an administrative fee of € 255. This is payable regardless of the outcome of the procedure.
Naturalization in Frankfurt without vs. with Migrando
❌ Without Migrando
28 months waiting time
Normally, the processing of a naturalization application in Frankfurt takes a particularly long time.
Problems with documents
Missing documents can unnecessarily prolong the procedure.
On your own
You must inform yourself about all requirements, documents and exceptions.
Possible refusals without justification
You have no recourse against the authorities in the event of rejections or long delays.
Click here to go to the page of the registry office for naturalization in Frankfurt. You can apply for Naturalization yourself - but without support and with long waiting times.
🥳 With Migrando
✅ Faster to Naturalization
With Migrando , you can obtain Naturalization faster thanks to the help of our experts.
✅ Your application arrives
We support you in submitting your application completely and without errors.
✅ Expertise on your side
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✅ A fair procedure
Migrando 's experts know your rights inside out and are committed to a fair procedure at all times.
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Frequently asked questions about Naturalization in Frankfurt
In order to receive your Naturalization in Frankfurt as quickly as possible, your application must be submitted completely, correctly and legally by post. Missing documents or formal deficiencies lead to considerable delays or queries from the authorities. With the support of Migrando , the procedure can be considerably accelerated.
Naturalization in Frankfurt and other German cities involves checking whether you meet the requirements to become a German citizen. This includes clarifying your identity, your legal residence in Germany and your integration in Germany. A consultation with legal experts can help you determine whether you meet all the requirements.
No, you can only submit the application for Naturalization in Frankfurt by post. Therefore, make sure you prepare all documents in full to avoid unnecessary delays. Ideally, you should have a legal expert check beforehand whether you have collected all the documents correctly.
