Naturalisation · City
Naturalisation in Hamburg.
Responsible authority, processing time, application route and the documents required — compiled for applicants resident in Hamburg.
Place of residence
Hamburg
Responsible authority
Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg — Amt für Migration (M/M5)
Destination
German passport
The route in four stagesFederal state
Hamburg
Your procedure follows the competence of the federal state
Submission
Online portal
Standard route: the authority's online portal
You receive
civitas application
PDF ready for the authority — completed and verifiable
In four steps · The route in Hamburg
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 Hamburg — which evidence, in which form.
The following documents are usually expected in Hamburg 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 application
You receive the application for Hamburg ready for the authority — completed and verifiable.
Online-Antrag bevorzugt. Formulare zum Download verfügbar. Quick-Check im Portal.
The first step is the check — free of charge and without signing upAlready applied?
Keep track of processing time and status.
Keep deadlines, processing status and § 75 VwGO options in view — the civitas. application tracker reminds you of documents to submit and translates letters from the authority.
Processing time as stated by the authority: mehr als vierzehn Monate
Source: hamburg.de — Behörde für Inneres und Sport, Amt für Migration – Einbürgerungsabteilung (Das Einbürgerungsverfahren im Überblick) · As at: 2026
Authority's own assessment
Die Einbürgerungsbehörde Hamburg gibt selbst an, dass die durchschnittliche Bearbeitungszeit des Einbürgerungsantrags (Prüfungsphase) gegenwärtig in der Regel mehr als vierzehn Monate beträgt; aufgrund extrem hoher Antragszahlen können Sachstandsanfragen derzeit nicht beantwortet werden. Die Angabe gilt ab vollständigem, prüfbarem Antrag und kann je nach Einzelfall abweichen.
Authority fee (§ 38 StAG)
€255 per adult, €51 per child naturalised alongside
The fee is set uniformly across Germany and does not depend on the municipality you file with. Costs in detail
Sources
Context & references
Around Hamburg.
Federal state
Hamburg is located in Hamburg. Responsibilities, particularities and all recorded authorities of the state are brought together in the overview.
Common topics
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about naturalisation in Hamburg.
Answers to the most common questions, with reference to the responsible office.
01Where do I file the naturalization application in Hamburg?
You file the naturalization application with the naturalization authority of your city or district in Hamburg. 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 Hamburg?
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 Hamburg?
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.
Ready to apply?
Naturalisation in Hamburg —
in four steps to your application.
civitas. guides you through all the requirements and produces the application ready for the authority — tailored to the requirements of Hamburg.
Free eligibility check
Check your eligibility in Hamburg.
The eligibility check goes through your requirements along § 10 StAG — length of residence, language, income, identity.
Free of charge and without signing up.