Germany citizenship
1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship route | A person not born German may qualify for naturalisation after more than five years of legal residence if they have a permanent right of residence, can support themselves and prove German at B1 level; a naturalisation test and clean record are also required. | 2026-07-16 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship route | Application fee (child) | 51 EUR | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Application fee | 255 EUR | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Application fee (child, underage child) | 51 EUR | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Years of residence required (general) | 5 years | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Language level required | B1 (German) | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Other citizenship may be kept | yes | Official source |
| Citizenship route | Where to apply | in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship route | Article 12 of the official English Basic Law text states that all Germans have the right freely to choose their occupation or profession and their place of work and training. | Official source |