Naturalization
in Berlin 2025
- Faster to a German passport
- Simple appointment booking at LEA Berlin
- No fear of an inadmissible rejection
We provide you with reliable support and ensure that your naturalization process runs quickly and smoothly.
Professional support
During the process, a personal contact person is available to you for questions, problems and changes.
Smooth process
We take care of all the necessary tasks to make your Naturalization as smooth as possible.
Fast Naturalization
Without legal help, Naturalization often takes 4 years. With Migrando you can speed up this process considerably.
Find out how you can speed up your Naturalization in Berlin, avoid mistakes and get appointments faster.
Naturalization in Berlin 2025: Everything you need to know
Numerous requirements must be met and various documents submitted for Naturalization in Berlin. To help you keep track, we have compiledthe most important information below.
In our informative video, we also explain step by step how to obtain Naturalization , give you practical tips on how to avoid typical mistakes and show you the best way to stay in contact with the authorities after submitting your application.
Everything at a glance
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Naturalization in Berlin: Free test
If you are seeking Naturalization in Berlin 2024, you must meet a number of requirements. Our free test will tell you in just 3 minutes whether you meet the necessary criteria.
📁 Requirements forNaturalization in Berlin
In order to be naturalized in Berlin, you must meet various requirements. These relate to your residence, your identity, your language skills and your loyalty to the German constitution.
Important: If you do not meet all the requirements, you cannot be naturalized.
Below you will find an overview of the most important requirements:
- Duration of residence
You have been living permanently and legally in Germany for at least five years. Under certain circumstances, Naturalization is possible after just 3 years. - Proof of identity
Your identity and your current citizenship(s) are clearly verifiable. - Valid Residence permit
You have a valid Residence permit and your Residence permit is not blocked, i.e. you do not have one of the following Residence permit: §§ 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. - Secure livelihood
You can independently secure a livelihood for yourself and your dependants, such as your spouse or children. - Language skills
You have sufficient knowledge of German, at least at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. - Knowledge of the legal and social order and living conditions
You have a sound knowledge of the legal and social order and living conditions in Germany. - Commitment to the free and democratic basic order
You are committed to the free and democratic basic order of the Federal Republic of Germany. - Recognition of Germany's historical responsibility
You recognize Germany's special historical responsibility for the crimes of National Socialism and are committed to the protection of Jewish life, the peaceful coexistence of peoples and the prohibition of wars of aggression. - Previous convictions
You have not been convicted of a serious criminal offense.
📄 Naturalization in Berlin 2025: necessary documents
For a Naturalization in Berlin, the presentation of certain documents is essential. These documents serve to prove your identity, your residence and other requirements.
Below you will find an overview of the mandatory documents:
- valid national passport of the country of origin
- Proof of right of residence
e.g. Residence permit / Settlement permit - Proof of livelihood
e.g. proof of salary, employment contract, employer's certificate - Language certificate
- Extended registration certificate
- Passed naturalization test or other proof of integration
- Biometric passport photo
- Rental agreement and proof of rent payment
e.g. bank statement - Signed declaration of loyalty
- Fully completed application form
Procedure:
Your way to Naturalization in Berlin
Naturalization in Berlin follows clearly defined 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.
Important: Naturalization in Berlin must now be applied for online.
💶 You can expect to pay these costs to the naturalization authority
The route to Naturalization involves various costs that must be paid by the applicant. These costs can vary depending on the applicant's origin and financial circumstances.
The following fees apply for the application for German citizenship:
- 255 € per adult person,
- 51 per child under the age of 18 who is naturalized together with their parents, and
- 255 per child who is naturalized without their parents.
Minors aged 16 to 18 pay only €51 if they are naturalized with their parents. However, different requirements apply for children under the age of 16. These include, for example, a signed declaration of loyalty.
If you have already submitted your naturalization application and resubmit it online, you will have to pay the fees twice. A refund of the fee already paid is not possible.
There are various circumstances in which the naturalization authority has the option of reducing or waiving fees altogether. Such reductions are granted particularly in cases of financial hardship to ensure that the naturalization process remains accessible to all.
Fee reductions and exemptions can be applied for on factual or personal grounds. The authorities will examine your request at their own discretion. A reduction or exemption of the naturalization fees is therefore a discretionary decision for reasons of hardship.
Find out in the interview with Dr. Datta how she was naturalized in Berlin after only three months and what tips she has for a quick Naturalization .
Challenges of Naturalization in Berlin
No dates available
Appointments at the Berlin LEA are often difficult to get.
Long waiting times
Applications are often only processed after several months.
No feedback
Many applicants receive no or delayed responses from the LEA.
Naturalization in Berlin without vs. with Migrando
❌ Without Migrando
Long waiting times
Naturalization can take up to 4 years.
Document chaos
You must organize all the necessary documents yourself and submit up-to-date documents without being informed.
Independent application
You are responsible for the justification, the choice of legal basis and the complete submission of the application.
No feedback
You often do not receive any feedback from the authorities for years and do not know whether your application will be processed.
False rejections
Legal errors lead to the rejection of your Naturalization.
Here you can apply for Naturalization in Berlin online - but without support and with long waiting times.
🥳 With Migrando
✅ Shortened duration
Average processing times 6-12 months
✅ Document guarantee
You only need to send us the documents that we request from you. We ensure that all the necessary documents are available to the authorities at all times.
✅ Preparation of an application by a lawyer
We prepare a legal application and ensure access to the authorities.
✅ Active notice Process status
We will keep you regularly informed about the status of your naturalization procedure.
✅ Legal representation
Our lawyers prevent unlawful rejections
Check in just 3 minutes whether you meet the requirements and we will support you throughout your entire naturalization process.
📱 Apply for Naturalization Berlin online
Would you like to submit the online application for Naturalization in Berlin yourself? No problem! We'll still provide you with the best possible support. Watch this video in which we explain step by step how you can easily submit the application online.
Learn step by step how to correctly fill out the online naturalization application in Berlin and avoid common mistakes.
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Frequently asked questions about Naturalization Berlin: Migrando has the answers
Whether applying for naturalization, contacting us or making emergency appointments - here you will find clear and understandable answers to your most important questions about the naturalization procedure in Berlin.
There are the following ways to apply for naturalization in Berlin:
- Only online for normal applications according to § 9 and 10 StAG: Use the official service link for online applications: Einbürgerungsservice Berlin.
- For special applications according to § 5 and 15 StAG: These applications are made via an application form, which you can find on the overview page. Here is the link: Naturalization Berlin - Forms. Search for the item "Forms" on the page.
- About Migrando: We are happy to support you in your naturalization process and provide you with advice and assistance!
If you have already submitted an application for naturalization, you can only contact the Naturalization Office in Berlin via the official contact form. You can find this under the following link: To the contact form of the Berlin Naturalization Office.
There are some common mistakes that can lead to delays or complications during the application and Naturalization process. Pay particular attention to the following points:
- Communication errors:
After submitting your application, you should avoid contacting the naturalization authority by email. Inquiries will only be processed via the official contact form. If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please use the form provided for this purpose:
Appointment and contact forms. - Lost naturalization application:
If you submitted your application before 01.01.2024 and have not yet received any feedback, it could be that the application has been lost. In this case, you should definitely have this checked and use the official contact form to do so:
Contact form of the Berlin naturalization authority.
Under certain circumstances, it is possible to obtain an emergency appointment at the State Immigration Office (LEA) in Berlin. Here is the most important information:
- Urgent trip within the next 4 weeks:
If you have an urgent trip, you must provide proof of a travel booking. This applies in particular in the event of serious illness or death in the family and for the urgent procurement of important documents. - Professional urgency:
If your employer is threatening to dismiss you or has already done so due to missing documents or a Residence permit , you can apply for an emergency appointment. To do so, you must submit the threat of dismissal or the actual dismissal. - Benefits from the job center or social welfare office:
If your social benefits are canceled or at risk because you are missing a valid document and you canprovethis , you will also receive an emergency appointment.
The responsible department of the LEA will check your emergency and issue either a fictitious certificate or an appointment.
Further information and the possibility to apply can be found on the official LEA website at: Emergency appointments at the LEA Berlin.
