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
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
Practice for the Einbürgerungstest with full 33-question mock tests under the real pass rules, in German like the real test with English translations for study, and open the official BAMF test centre straight from the practice screen
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 — some decide in months, others take well over a year. 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, no renunciation required. The three year fast track was abolished in October 2025 — a single five year period now applies to everyone. Belong Germany reflects the rules as they stand today
COMING UP: NEWS WITH THE LOCAL GERMANY
A partnership with The Local Germany is in the works: the immigration and citizenship news that actually affects your path, filtered to Germany and delivered inside the app
COMING UP: ONE SUBSCRIPTION, IPHONE AND WEB
A Belong Germany account arrives in Q3 2026: sign in with your email and use the same subscription in any browser. Your tracker data stays on your iPhone
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 data stays on your device.
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