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When can you apply for citizenship?

Enter the month your lawful residence in Germany began and your current permit, and we'll show an estimated date and what to do before applying.

Updated: September 17, 2026

1. Since which month have you lived in Germany lawfully and without a breakPick the month and year your lawful residence began: your first D visa, first residence permit or § 24 registration. Click the field to open the picker.

2. Your current residence status

Blue Card or work permitPermanent residence (Niederlassungserlaubnis)Family reunification permit§ 24 (temporary protection)Studies, job search or Chancenkarte

3. Any stays abroad longer than 6 months in a row?

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The result is for information only and is not legal advice. Decisions are made by the embassy, the Ausländerbehörde and the Federal Employment Agency.

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