0 € (nur Prüfung), 25 €, 150 - 250 € (Prüfung), 255 € (Erwachsene) / 51 € (Kinder)

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Seit Juni 2024: 5 Jahre Aufenthalt (Standard) oder 3 Jahre bei besonderen Integrationsleistungen.

Naturalization in Munich – Fristen & Checkliste

Step 1

Before applying, you must ensure you meet all requirements. The main ones: residence, language, livelihood.

⚠️Since June 2024: 5 years residence (standard) or 3 years with special integration achievements.

⏰ Check before applying💰 0 € (nur Prüfung)

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Step 2

The test has 33 questions about Germany, politics and history. You need at least 17 correct answers.

⚠️98% pass on first try if they practice online beforehand.

⏰ Before naturalization application💰 25 €

ID card or passport(Required)

Valid document

Residence permit(Required)

Current residence permit

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Step 3If you don't have a B1 certificate yet

You need an official B1 certificate for German. Accepted are telc, Goethe-Institut or DTZ.

⚠️With B2 instead of B1, citizenship is possible sooner!

⏰ Before naturalization application💰 150 - 250 € (Prüfung)

ID card(Required)

For registration

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Step 4