Office for Immigration and Integration
Naturalization
Under certain conditions, foreigners can apply for German citizenship. As a rule, there is a legal entitlement to naturalization if the following requirements are met:
The applicant
- has been legally resident in Germany for five years,
- has a permanent right of residence or is in possession of a residence permit in accordance with the Residence Act which is not issued for a temporary purpose only,
- is able to support themselves and their dependent family members (ability to support themselves),
- has no criminal record,
- has sufficient knowledge of German,
- has basic civic knowledge,
- is committed to the free democratic basic order (loyalty to the constitution),
- has a clear identity and citizenship and
- acknowledges Germany's special historical responsibility for the unjust National Socialist regime and its consequences, in particular for the protection of Jewish life and for the peaceful coexistence of peoples and the prohibition of waging a war of aggression.
There are special regulations for certain constellations: Family members, people with above-average integration achievements. Information on this can be obtained from the citizenship authorities of the towns and municipalities and, in the case of smaller municipalities, from the district committee of the administrative district. In any case, it is recommended that you seek advice there before submitting an application.
Online services
Online Terminbuchung Einbürgerungsantrag
Documents
Fees
Remark
Links and downloads
Organizational units
Naturalization
Address
Alcide-de-Gasperi-Straße 2
65197 Wiesbaden
65197 Wiesbaden
Postal address
P.O. Box 3920
65029 Wiesbaden
65029 Wiesbaden
Arrival
Notes on public transport
Bus stop Willy-Brandt-Allee, bus lines 5, 8, 15, 18 and 38.
Telephone
- +49 611 313473
- +49 611 315911
Information on accessibility
- Barrier-free access is available