Core review
- periods of lawful residence in Germany
- current qualifying residence status
- clarified identity and nationality
- usually German at B1 level
- naturalisation test or accepted alternative
- income and benefit situation
- convictions or pending investigations
Documents
Prepare your passport, civil-status records, registration, rent, insurance and evidence corresponding to your employment situation. Berlin generally asks employees for salary evidence covering six months.
A naturalisation application does not extend a residence permit. Continue monitoring passport and permit expiry dates.