The digital path to German citizenship.
civitas. guides through the Einbürgerungsantrag (naturalization application) in 14 structured steps. Multilingual, pausable, authority-ready — one-time application package, no lawyer.
A procedure under structural strain.
In 2024, Germany fundamentally reformed its nationality law. The legal hurdles are lower than ever — the administrative hurdles have remained.
Three steps to the application.
From the first eligibility check to the authority-ready PDF. No counseling appointments, no waiting time, no duplicate registrations.
Check eligibility.
Four questions on residence, residence title, German skills and income. Rule-based result naming the applicable legal basis (§ 10, § 9 or § 8 StAG).
Complete the Wizard.
83 structured questions in 14 thematic sections — in one of six languages. Automatic saving, pausable, resumable on any device.
Submit application.
Authority-ready PDF plus a personalized document checklist for your municipality. By post or in person to the Einbürgerungsbehörde (naturalization authority) — in the Premium package also with postal dispatch.
Four paths in the Staatsangehörigkeitsgesetz (Citizenship Act).
All lead to the same goal — German citizenship. Which path applies to you depends on your personal situation.
Anspruchseinbürgerung (naturalization by legal entitlement)
Spousal naturalization
Ermessens-Einbürgerung (discretionary naturalization)
Accelerated pathways
Four one-time application packages.
Uniform flat-rate pricing based on life situation. Free upgrade possible within 14 days. The statutory authority fee (€255 per adult) is paid directly to the naturalization authority.
Infrastructure instead of consulting.
civitas. is the digital layer for the German Einbürgerungsverfahren — for applicants via einbuergerungsservice.de, for municipal Einbürgerungsbehörden and for law firms who accompany their clients.
Operated by Civitas UG in Düsseldorf. Multi-tenant, multilingual, DSGVO-compliant, servers located exclusively in Germany. No legal advice within the meaning of the RDG (Legal Services Act) — purely technical procedural support.
Three worlds on one platform.
civitas. is not only for private individuals — but also for Einbürgerungsbehörden, law firms and Migrationsberatungsstellen. Three independent interfaces on a common technical core. Multi-tenant, DSGVO-compliant, hosted in Germany.
Naturalization authorities
Structured Antragserfassung (application capture) in six languages, automatic completeness check, direct API handover to municipal Fachverfahren (specialized procedures). Relief for the Sachbearbeitung (case-processing) team without interfering in existing structures.
Law firms
Cooperation partner instead of competitor: hand off standard mandates to civitas., receive complex mandates from civitas., affiliate on the Kanzlei website. Three revenue streams on one interface, DATEV- and beA-integrated.
Migrationsberatung (migration counseling)
The wizard takes over the administrative part of counseling work. Funding reports are generated automatically from counseling appointments, multilingual without interpreters, with multi-user access for team and volunteers.
Three points that are frequently asked about.
The 30 most frequently asked questions about naturalization, civitas. and the application process are answered in 5 categories at /fragen.
Is civitas. a law firm?
No. civitas. is a digital software service. We do not provide legal advice within the meaning of the Rechtsdienstleistungsgesetz (Legal Services Act) and do not represent anyone before authorities or courts. The service is designed as structured self-help — legal decisions are made solely by the Einbürgerungsbehörde (naturalization authority).
How long must I have lived in Germany?
Since the StAG-Reform of 27 June 2024, 5 years of lawful Aufenthalt (residence) is the standard. The former reduction to 3 years for special Integrationsleistungen (integration achievements: C1 German, voluntary engagement, outstanding professional accomplishments) was abolished without replacement effective 30 October 2025. A naturalization after 3 years remains possible for spouses of German citizens (§ 9 StAG: 3 years of residence where the marriage has existed for at least 2 years).
Is dual citizenship allowed?
Yes. The 2024 reform abolished the general requirement to give up previous citizenship. You retain your previous citizenship and additionally receive German citizenship. Whether your country of origin permits multiple citizenship is governed by that country's own law.
Verfolgen Sie Ihren Antrag.
Die Wartezeit zwischen Antrag und Einbürgerungsurkunde liegt 2026 zwischen 6 und 18 Monaten — je nach Behörde. Der civitas. Antrags-Tracker zeigt die Wartezeit für Ihre Behörde, erinnert an Frist-Reaktionen und übersetzt Behördenbriefe.
Naturalization is a right.
Three minutes, four questions. At the end, you will know whether your path is open and which legal basis applies to you.