Naturalization in Gelsenkirchen
The responsible office, online application, fees and test centres for the citizenship test in Gelsenkirchen.
The naturalization office
- Responsible office
- Einbürgerungsstelle, Hans-Sachs-Haus
- Online application
- Available — City Serviceportal.
- Processing time
- Up to 12 months.
- Documents
- CV, B1 certificate, naturalization-test proof, passport, residence permit, birth/marriage certificates, employment contract, recent pay stubs, rental contract, pension record, police clearance (EU citizens 14+), photo.
Fees
- Naturalization (adults)
- 255 €
- Citizenship test
- 25 €
Minors with parents: €51
33 questions (30 general + 3 state-specific), pass mark 17/33.
These fees are set nationally (BAMF), not a city fee.
Test centres in Gelsenkirchen
VHS Gelsenkirchen
Ebertstr. 19, 45875 Gelsenkirchen
0209/1692413
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