Naturalisation · City
Naturalisation in Potsdam.
Responsible authority, processing time, application route and the documents required — compiled for applicants resident in Potsdam.
Place of residence
Potsdam
Responsible authority
Landeshauptstadt Potsdam — Ordnungsamt, Einbürgerungsstelle
Destination
German passport
The route in four stagesFederal state
Brandenburg
Your procedure follows the competence of the federal state
Submission
By post
Standard route according to the authority: by post
You receive
civitas application
PDF ready for the authority — completed and verifiable
In four steps · The route in Potsdam
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 Potsdam — which evidence, in which form.
The following documents are usually expected in Potsdam 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 Potsdam ready for the authority — completed and verifiable.
The naturalisation authority in Potsdam treats post as the standard route for applications.
Online-Antrag der Landeshauptstadt Potsdam mit vorgeschaltetem Quick-Check. Der Antrag kann alternativ schriftlich eingereicht werden; persönliche Vorsprache nur nach Termin.
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: Anträge mit Eingangsdatum bis Ende Januar 2024 in Bearbeitung (Stand 26.05.2026); abgeleiteter Rückstand rund 28 Monate (eigene Berechnung, von der Behörde nicht beziffert)
Source: Landeshauptstadt Potsdam – Serviceportal (Arbeitsgruppe Einbürgerung) · As at: 2026-05-26
Authority's own assessment
Die Stadt Potsdam bearbeitet Einbürgerungsanträge chronologisch nach Antragsdatum und gibt an, dass per 26.05.2026 Anträge mit Eingangsdatum bis Ende Januar 2024 bearbeitet werden; eine verlässliche Aussage zur Entscheidung im Einzelfall ist laut Behörde nicht möglich, da der Zeitpunkt auch von der Vollständigkeit des Antrags und vom Abschluss der erforderlichen Behördenbeteiligung abhängt. Die Angabe "rund 28 Monate" ist eine aus dem Bearbeitungsstand abgeleitete Schätzung und wird von der Behörde selbst nicht als Dauer genannt.
Context & references
Around Potsdam.
Federal state
Potsdam is located in Brandenburg. Responsibilities, particularities and all recorded authorities of the state are brought together in the overview.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about naturalisation in Potsdam.
Answers to the most common questions, with reference to the responsible office.
01Where do I file the naturalization application in Potsdam?
You file the naturalization application with the naturalization authority of your city or district in Potsdam. 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 Potsdam?
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 Potsdam?
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 Potsdam —
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