German citizenship takes years. Belong Germany keeps the count honest, from today to the day you can apply.
Answer a few questions about your situation and Belong Germany shows your real distance to German citizenship: which route applies to you, what you have already met and what still stands between you and the decision.
YOUR ROUTE, CLEARLY
The uniform five year route, and the three year route for the spouse or registered partner of a German citizen
Every requirement explained: lawful ordinary residence, a settled residence status, German at level B1, the Einbürgerungstest, self support and a clean record
Each rule dated and sourced from the official authorities: the Staatsangehörigkeitsgesetz, the BAMF and your local Einbürgerungsbehörde. Rules as of September 2026
THE PASSPORT AT THE END
The document your road leads to, on its own tab: the real cover in colour, with validity, fee, where to apply and dual citizenship, checked with the authorities and linked to the source
What makes the German passport particular: the Brandenburg Gate hologram, the anthem in the data page, the eagle under UV light
Add your name and photo and the passport carries them as the holder's, and a line under the cover says when you could apply, at the earliest
TRAIN FOR THE REAL TEST
Full 33 question mock tests for the Einbürgerungstest under the real pass rules, pass at 17, quick rounds, chapter drills and a deck of your own mistakes
In German, like the real test, with an English study toggle, and the official BAMF test centre one tap away
WHAT'S COMING
The dates ahead, on your dashboard: the day your residence time is complete, a rule taking effect, a document about to expire. Optional alerts, a handful a year, never a stream of noise
YOUR DOCUMENTS, ON YOUR IPHONE
Attach the evidence for each requirement and note when it expires. Documents stay on your iPhone, encrypted by iOS while it is locked. Belong Germany never uploads them and never sees them
TRACK WHAT MATTERS
Log trips abroad and see honestly whether time away could break your continuous residence. A single stay over six months can, and Belong Germany says so before it surprises you
Try a What if scenario, pass a test, marry, spend months abroad, and see how your finish line would move. The real rules on a copy, nothing is saved
WHAT YOU CONTROL, WHAT YOU DON'T
The years you build, the tests you pass and the record you keep are yours. Your city's queue is not: naturalisation is decided by your local Einbürgerungsbehörde, and waiting times vary widely. Belong Germany separates your side from the wait, so you always know which is which
DUAL CITIZENSHIP
Since June 2024 Germany allows dual citizenship: you keep your existing nationality when you naturalise. The three year fast track was abolished in October 2025, so a single five year period now applies to everyone. Belong Germany reflects the rules as they stand today
COMING UP
Immigration and citizenship news with The Local Germany is in the works, filtered to Germany and delivered inside the app. A Belong Germany account, one subscription across iPhone and web, arrives in Q4 2026
HONEST BY DESIGN
No fake finish dates. Belong Germany tells you what is in your hands, what is not and what the next step is. It is a tracker, not legal advice. Always verify your case with your Einbürgerungsbehörde, the BAMF or a qualified lawyer. Questions or feedback: hello@belongeurope.com
Belong Pro is an auto-renewable yearly subscription (€34.99/year) with a 7 day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Your tracker, your name and your photo stay on your iPhone.
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