Naturalisation test, German B1 and settlement permit
Residence period, language level and exam you need to settle in Germany for good.
Official source Confirm on the official site
Settlement permit
| General route | 5 years with a residence permit, 60 months of pension contributions, German B1Official source |
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| Skilled workers | 3 years and 36 months of pension contributions, sufficient GermanOfficial source |
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| Blue Card | 27 months with basic German or 21 months with B1Official source |
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Naturalisation
| Residence | 5 years of lawful residenceOfficial source |
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| Language | German B1Official source |
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| Naturalisation after 3 years | The fast-track route was abolished on 30 October 2025Confirm on the official siteSource |
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| Dual citizenship | Remains allowedConfirm on the official site |
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Naturalisation test
| Questions | 33, 3 of them about your federal stateOfficial source |
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| Pass mark | 17 correct answers or moreOfficial source |
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| Format | 60 minutes, four answer options eachOfficial source |
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| Alternative | Integration course certificate: German test B1 plus the Life in Germany testOfficial source |
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