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Naturalization; application for the granting of German citizenship to foreigners entitled to naturalization (naturalization claim)
A foreigner living in Germany is entitled to naturalization under certain conditions.
Declaration of commitment
Declaration of commitment to cover the costs of living or the costs of departure for invited foreigners.
Naturalization; application for the granting of German citizenship to foreigners entitled to naturalization (naturalization claim)
A foreigner living in Germany is entitled to naturalization under certain conditions.
Declaration of commitment
Declaration of commitment to cover the costs of living or the costs of departure for invited foreigners.
Services A-Z
Access Permit; Application
You can apply for an entry permit. This will result in the temporary suspension of the entry and residence ban.
Affordable housing; Listings by Landlords
The landlord of a subsidized (social) rental apartment is subject to certain obligations; for example, he may only rent it to prospective tenants who have been referred by the appropriate agency or who present a housing eligibility certificate.
Asylum seekers; applying for benefits
Asylum seekers receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (AsylbLG) if they meet the requirements.
Asylum Seekers; Applying for Benefits in Case of Illness
If they become ill, asylum seekers are entitled to benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act (AsylbLG) provided they meet the eligibility requirements.
Asylum Seekers; Applying for Permission to Move Out
Under certain conditions, an exemption from the requirement to live in shared housing or decentralized housing may be granted. Those eligible for benefits may then live in a private apartment.
Brexit; notification of residence for British nationals
Citizenship; examination of the acquisition of German citizenship at birth in Germany
The registry office checks whether a child of foreign parents has acquired German citizenship by birth in Germany in accordance with Section 4 (3) of the Citizenship Act.
Driving license; application for the transfer of a foreign driving license
As the holder of a foreign driving license, you can obtain a German driving license more easily under certain conditions.
Electronic Residence Permit; Application
Upon request, a residence permit issued in the form of a sticker in the passport may be replaced with an electronic residence permit.
EU Blue Card; Application
The EU Blue Card may be applied for by non-EU nationals with an academic or equivalent level of qualification who intend to take up employment in Germany.
Food Inspector in the Technical Inspection Service for Consumer Protection; Application for an Apprenticeship Position
Food inspectors work in the technical inspection service to protect consumers. The state governments are responsible for hiring inspectors at county administrative offices, while the respective city administration is responsible for hiring inspectors in cities that are not part of a county.
Forced marriage; counseling
Women and girls threatened or affected by forced marriage can seek advice.
Access Permit; Application
You can apply for an entry permit. This will result in the temporary suspension of the entry and residence ban.
Affordable housing; Listings by Landlords
The landlord of a subsidized (social) rental apartment is subject to certain obligations; for example, he may only rent it to prospective tenants who have been referred by the appropriate agency or who present a housing eligibility certificate.
Asylum seekers; applying for benefits
Asylum seekers receive benefits under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (AsylbLG) if they meet the requirements.
Asylum Seekers; Applying for Benefits in Case of Illness
If they become ill, asylum seekers are entitled to benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act (AsylbLG) provided they meet the eligibility requirements.
Asylum Seekers; Applying for Permission to Move Out
Under certain conditions, an exemption from the requirement to live in shared housing or decentralized housing may be granted. Those eligible for benefits may then live in a private apartment.
Brexit; notification of residence for British nationals
Citizenship; examination of the acquisition of German citizenship at birth in Germany
The registry office checks whether a child of foreign parents has acquired German citizenship by birth in Germany in accordance with Section 4 (3) of the Citizenship Act.
Driving license; application for the transfer of a foreign driving license
As the holder of a foreign driving license, you can obtain a German driving license more easily under certain conditions.
Electronic Residence Permit; Application
Upon request, a residence permit issued in the form of a sticker in the passport may be replaced with an electronic residence permit.
EU Blue Card; Application
The EU Blue Card may be applied for by non-EU nationals with an academic or equivalent level of qualification who intend to take up employment in Germany.
Food Inspector in the Technical Inspection Service for Consumer Protection; Application for an Apprenticeship Position
Food inspectors work in the technical inspection service to protect consumers. The state governments are responsible for hiring inspectors at county administrative offices, while the respective city administration is responsible for hiring inspectors in cities that are not part of a county.
Forced marriage; counseling
Women and girls threatened or affected by forced marriage can seek advice.
News
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women*
November 25 marks the annual International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women*. It was established by the United Nations with the aim of strengthening the protection of girls* and women* from violence and promoting their human rights. “Look! Speak up! Take action!”—this motto remains more relevant than ever.
Ukrainian Ambassador Visits City Hall
The focus was on the current situation in Ukraine. Erlangen has maintained a solidarity partnership with the Ukrainian city of Browary since 2022.
Commemorative Plaque Marking the Turkey-Germany Recruitment Agreement
The recruitment agreement between Turkey and Germany will mark its 65th anniversary in the fall of 2026. Over the course of these 65 years, several thousand people have come to Erlangen from Turkey. Some stayed only for a few years; many stayed forever. They have become residents of Erlangen, are part of the community, contribute to it, and help shape the city’s diverse society.
Commemorating the Victims of Racist Violence
10 + 1 — The city of Erlangen commemorates the nine people with immigrant backgrounds and one policewoman who were murdered by the NSU between 2000 and 2007. In the summer of 2018, the verdict was handed down in the NSU trial, a verdict that is unsatisfactory for the victims and their surviving relatives, as well as for the democratically minded population.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women*
November 25 marks the annual International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women*. It was established by the United Nations with the aim of strengthening the protection of girls* and women* from violence and promoting their human rights. “Look! Speak up! Take action!”—this motto remains more relevant than ever.
Ukrainian Ambassador Visits City Hall
The focus was on the current situation in Ukraine. Erlangen has maintained a solidarity partnership with the Ukrainian city of Browary since 2022.
Commemorative Plaque Marking the Turkey-Germany Recruitment Agreement
The recruitment agreement between Turkey and Germany will mark its 65th anniversary in the fall of 2026. Over the course of these 65 years, several thousand people have come to Erlangen from Turkey. Some stayed only for a few years; many stayed forever. They have become residents of Erlangen, are part of the community, contribute to it, and help shape the city’s diverse society.
Commemorating the Victims of Racist Violence
10 + 1 — The city of Erlangen commemorates the nine people with immigrant backgrounds and one policewoman who were murdered by the NSU between 2000 and 2007. In the summer of 2018, the verdict was handed down in the NSU trial, a verdict that is unsatisfactory for the victims and their surviving relatives, as well as for the democratically minded population.
