Naturalisation | Together in Germany

Bennelong • 8 January 2024

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Hello there, I would like to ask you if in preparation for an application for German Citizenship via Naturalisation as an European citizen I will be requested to show proof of membership to a health fund in Germany. I have been a resident in Berlin for 7 years and before applying for Naturalisation I would like to know if will I be asked to provide proof of Health insurance. I do not want to rush into a cheap private insurance if it is not yet required. I would rather wait to see if I can gain access to a public insurance in Germany after having obtained Nationality. I have never relied on any social service help and I am at retirement age and self sufficient.

Thank you for your kind answer.

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Yara _Community Manager • 3 months ago

Hello Bennelong, thank you for your question. In general when living in Germany you will need health insurance. As far as I know they will not ask you to provide proof of health insurance. I would however, since you are at retirement age, advise you to seek out counseling that can help you with the naturalization process if needed.
You can also see a list of requirements on our page: https://handbookgermany.de/en/citizenship
In Berlin the Caritas offers counselling for naturalization: https://www.caritas-berlin.de/beratungundhilfe/berlin/flucht-und-migrat…
If you happen to live somewhere else please let me know.
Best wishes

Bennelong • 3 months ago

Hi Yara, thank you. I will get in contact with Caritas. I am very happy to have come across this Forum.

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Yara _Community Manager • 3 months ago

Hi Bennelong, thanks for the feedback, we are always happy to support you with your questions.
Best wishes