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Do I meet the requirements?

The question everyone asks — and hardly anyone can answer with certainty. The eligibility check brings clarity: seven simple questions, three minutes, and you see where you likely stand along the typical §10 requirements — and what you still need to clarify.

No registration, no documents — your assessment appears instantly.

Your assessmentSample data
6 / 7points likely speak in your favor
Length of residencein favor
Language proofin favor
Naturalization testclarify
Your assessment along the typical §10 requirements.
The framework

Seven points that count.

The check follows the typical requirements of §10 StAG — point by point.

01
Length of residence
How long you have lawfully lived in Germany — the standard is five years.
02
Residence status
Whether your permit typically qualifies — from an unlimited right of residence to the Blue Card.
03
Language proof
A B1 certificate or an equivalent qualification.
04
Naturalization test
33 questions on the legal and social order — can be caught up on as planned.
05
Livelihood
Self-sufficient support — with recognized exceptions.
06
Clean record
Convictions and the applicable minor-offense thresholds.
07
Identity & nationality
Provable with a valid passport or equivalent documents.
How it works

Three minutes, three steps.

01
Answer seven questions
No registration, no documents — simple multiple-choice answers are enough.
02
See your assessment
You immediately see where, based on your answers, things likely speak in your favor — and what you should clarify.
03
Choose your path
Prepare your application in the wizard or first review the requirements in detail — you decide.
Ready?

Three minutes for clarity.

Seven questions, an instant assessment — free, no registration, no documents.

Question 1 of 7Length of residence

How long have you lawfully lived in Germany?

Counted from your lawful, habitual residence — for example since entering with a visa or residence permit.

Your assessmenttaking shape
0 / 7questions answered
Length of residenceopen
Residence statusopen
Language proofopen
Naturalization testopen
Livelihoodopen
Clean recordopen
Identityopen
Likely assessment.
Your assessment

Where you likely stand.

0 / 7points, based on your answers, likely speak in your favor

Based on your answers, all seven points likely speak in your favor — a strong starting point for preparing your application.

Prepare your application in the wizard Review the requirements in detail

The wizard guides you through all the questions of the official application and assembles your documents — you simply carry your check results over.

Your bonus

Your personal document checklist.

Tailored to your answers: which documents you should assemble for the application — by email, to tick off.

Please enter a valid email address.

Free. Details in the privacy policy.

The evidence

The seven points in detail.

Length of residence
Your answer:
Residence status
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Language proof
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Naturalization test
Your answer:
Livelihood
Your answer:
Clean record
Your answer:
Identity
Your answer:
Eligibility check for German citizenship — free, 3 minutes · civitas.