Yesterday I have received my naturalization certificate. I have applied for the passport today. I might receive it in the next        three days.

The whole process started like this

1) I have arrived in April 2007

2) Worked untill 2013  with a normal work permit.

3) On the start of January 2013 I have received by residence permit valid for EU ( Daueraufenthalt-EG). I have finished my    B1 examination in December 2016 and Naturalization test (einburgerungs Prüfung ) in March 2017.

4) I have applied for naturalization in June and I have received confirmation after 5months.

Thanks a lot for this wonderful forum for some quick replies and lot of important information useful for the people coming     from abroad and trying to make a life here. Great work Forum Administrators.

Congratulations, herzlichen Glückwunsch!

Thanks for sharing your experiences. I hope you stay connected and try to help others if possible.

Viel Glück
Detlef