Government data revealed that Berlin’s immigration office rejected 1,931 naturalization applications in 2025, out of approximately 42,000 submitted, meaning about one in twenty was denied.

• Main reasons included missing information, forged documents, or contradictory statements from applicants.

• Since 2024, procedures have been unified and digitized, with more staff and faster processing. Identity checks are now conducted digitally.

• Authorities warned that submitting forged documents could lead to legal prosecution, including criminal charges.

Sources – Agencies