German citizenship. Step by step.
Answer a few questions — and you'll know exactly which documents you need, where to get them, and in what order. Personalized for your situation and your federal state.
Not legal advice. You prepare your application yourself.
Why naturalization feels so hard
Confusing
Every authority wants different documents. Much of it is written in heavy bureaucratic German.
Time-consuming
One document in the wrong order — and you wait weeks longer.
Expensive with a lawyer
A law firm quickly costs over €1,500. For most people that isn't necessary.
Your personal route — in three steps
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Find your route
10 short questions about your situation. About 5 minutes.
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Get your list
Your personal document list — with explanations in clear language, costs and the correct order.
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Arrive yourself
You gather your documents and submit the application yourself. PassNavi shows the way — you drive.
Why PassNavi
Clear language
Every official term is explained. You learn the words the authority uses.
Checked & current
We review the requirements regularly against the official sources. You see the date on every list.
Honest
You pay the state fees directly to the authority — not to us. We tell you up front exactly what to expect.
Multilingual
Explanations in six languages: German, English, Arabic, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian.
What PassNavi is — and what it isn't.
PassNavi is a tool you operate yourself. We compile your personal document list and explain every step. We are not legal advice and not an authority. We do not check whether you meet the requirements, and we do not submit the application for you. Whether you can be naturalized, you check for free with your authority's official quick-check.