Information zur Einbürgerung: Basics and requirements for naturalization

Basic requirement For naturalization, it is usually necessary that you are able to support yourself and your family without state assistance such as citizens' benefits or social welfare. You are expected to have integrated economically in Germany. Important new regulation: The time of application is decisive The legal rules for securing a livelihood have changed...

In order to protect the accuracy and integrity of the naturalization process, the legislator has created a separate criminal offence. This is intended to ensure that decisions on the granting of German citizenship are made on a correct basis and that trust in these decisions is protected. This is a so-called abstract endangering offense. This means that...

The necessity of basic knowledge For successful naturalization, it is necessary that you have knowledge of the legal and social order as well as the living conditions in Germany. This is to ensure that you are familiar with the basic rules of coexistence in Germany. The commitment to the free democratic basic order This knowledge is also an important basis for...

The general language level as a prerequisite For successful naturalization, you must generally prove that you have sufficient knowledge of the German language. The law stipulates language level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages for this purpose. This means that you must be able to understand the main points when clear standard language is used.

An essential requirement for naturalization is that you must be able to support yourself and your dependent family members independently. In principle, this means that you must not receive any benefits from the basic income support for jobseekers (according to SGB II) or from social assistance (according to SGB XII). The authorities will not only look at your current situation...

Principle: A clean criminal record An important prerequisite for successful naturalization is that you have not been convicted of a serious criminal offence. The naturalization authority checks this by requesting an extract from the Federal Central Criminal Register in which criminal convictions are entered. What is not taken into account? - Minor convictions Not every conviction automatically leads to the rejection of your application....

One of the basic requirements for naturalization is that you have lived in Germany for a certain period of time. The law refers to this as "lawful habitual residence in Germany". This condition consists of two parts, both of which must be fulfilled: Your residence must be "habitual" and at the same time "lawful". Habitual residence What is a habitual...

If you meet certain requirements, you have a legal right to naturalization. This means that the authorities do not decide at their discretion, but must naturalize you if all conditions are met. The basic requirements for your application In order to be able to apply for naturalization, some basic conditions must be met. You must be a foreigner, i.e....