Naturalisation · City
Naturalisation in Bremerhaven.
Responsible authority, processing time, application route and the documents required — compiled for applicants resident in Bremerhaven.
Place of residence
Bremerhaven
Responsible authority
Stadt Bremerhaven — Bürger- und Ordnungsamt, Abteilung für Migration und Einbürgerung
Destination
German passport
The route in four stagesFederal state
Bremen
Your procedure follows the competence of the federal state
Submission
By post
Standard route according to the authority: by post
You receive
Data briefing
every entry complete and checked — for this authority we do not produce a form
In four steps · The route in Bremerhaven
From the check to the application.
civitas. is a digital form-filling aid. We guide you through every requirement in a structured way.
Check eligibility
Free eligibility check: length of residence, language, income, identity — along § 10 StAG.
Enter your details
Structured questions in several steps, in multiple languages. Every entry is checked for plausibility.
Compile your documents
A checklist tailored to Bremerhaven — which evidence, in which form.
The following documents are usually expected in Bremerhaven for a naturalisation under § 10 StAG. The specific list may vary from case to case — family applications require additional annexes for each person.
- Valid passport (biometric) — present all of them in case of multiple nationalities
- Residence title with evidence of at least 5 years of lawful residence
- B1 language certificate (telc, Goethe, ÖSD or DTZ) or a recognised alternative
- Naturalisation test certificate with at least 17 out of 33 points
- Proof of income for the past 12 months
- Certificate of good conduct from the German Federal Central Criminal Register
- Birth certificate with apostille and certified translation
- Marriage certificate with apostille (if married)
- Extended registration certificate to triangulate your residence history
- Tabular CV with a gapless residence history
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Arrival
Receive your data briefing
You receive your data briefing for Bremerhaven — every entry complete and checked, ready to be transferred into the application. For this authority we do not produce an official form.
The naturalisation authority in Bremerhaven treats post as the standard route for applications.
Eigene Zuständigkeit neben Bremen; Antragstellung über die Abteilung für Migration und Einbürgerung.
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Keep track of processing time and status.
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Context & references
Around Bremerhaven.
Federal state
Bremerhaven is located in Bremen. Responsibilities, particularities and all recorded authorities of the state are brought together in the overview.
More cities in Bremen
Naturalisation authorities nearby — grouped by the federal state of Bremen.
Common topics
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about naturalisation in Bremerhaven.
Answers to the most common questions, with reference to the responsible office.
01Where do I file the naturalization application in Bremerhaven?
You file the naturalization application with the naturalization authority of your city or district in Bremerhaven. Civitas. is not an authority — it prepares your application and all your documents in full so you can submit them to the responsible office yourself.
02Which requirements must I meet for naturalization?
For naturalization under § 10 StAG you generally need five years of lawful residence, a secure livelihood, German at B1 level, a passed Einbürgerungstest (citizenship test) and a commitment to the free democratic basic order. A clean criminal record is checked as well.
03Which documents do I need for naturalization in Bremerhaven?
Typically a passport, residence permit, B1 language certificate, Einbürgerungstest certificate, proof of income for the last twelve months, a police clearance certificate plus birth and, if applicable, marriage certificates with translation. Civitas. builds a complete checklist for your case.
04How long does naturalization take in Bremerhaven?
Processing time depends on how busy the authority is and is usually between 12 and 24 months nationwide. A complete, correctly filled-out application with all documents avoids follow-up queries and can noticeably speed up the process.
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Naturalisation in Bremerhaven —
in four steps to your application.
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Free eligibility check
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The eligibility check goes through your requirements along § 10 StAG — length of residence, language, income, identity.
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