Whoever wants to become a naturalised citizen in Germany usually has to prove German skills. Many wonder which level is enough. Here you learn what matters for the language level.
Which language level for citizenship?
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As a rule, sufficient German skills at B1 level are required for citizenship. You usually provide the proof with a recognised language certificate. Important: which proofs are accepted in an individual case, whether exceptions apply and which further requirements are added is decided by the relevant naturalisation authority, and the rules can change. So always check the current status. A classification of the certificates is given by our page which German certificate do I need, and whether a telc B1 is enough is clarified in B1 for citizenship.
How do you prove the level?
Common is a recognised B1 certificate or the German Test for Immigrants, if you are taking an integration course. A broader overview is given by which German certificate do I need.
How to prepare
Once your goal is set, you can practise specifically. How a telc B1 exam runs is shown on the page on the telc B1 exam.
The bottom line
For citizenship, B1 is as a rule the required language level, proven by a recognised certificate. The specific requirements are set by the relevant authority, check them before registering.
