The path to
a German passport
Key facts on naturalisation
The path to
Procedure
How the naturalisation process works
This video shows you the steps to German citizenship – from assembling the necessary documents, to submitting the application, to the naturalisation ceremony.
Reasons for naturalisation
If you have lived in Germany for a while and meet the requirements, naturalisation is a good idea.
Wide-open career
opportunities
Planning a life in
security in Germany
EU citizenship
Have your say:
vote and run
for election
Freedom of travel
The brochure My Path to a German Passport provides comprehensive information on the requirements you must fulfil in order to become a German citizen, how to apply, and how the naturalisation procedure works.
See here for a quick overview of the requirements for naturalisation, as well as answers to the most important questions about the German citizenship.