For Foreigners Applying to German Citizenship 🥳
German CV Template for your German Citizenship application
An easy-to-edit CV template (Lebenslauf) designed to meet German conventions, perfect for your citizenship application.
This is the exact CV template I used for my successful German Citizenship application!
Gathering all the documents for my German Citizenship application was relatively easy. Until I saw that one of the requirements was a CV (Lebenslauf) in German!
Luckily, I had Yvonne (my German wife and co-founder of Simple Germany) to help me out.
This is the exact CV I presented to my immigration office with my application.
To make your life easier, I’ve bundled this CV with instructions on how to fill it out so you don’t have to go through the same hassle I went through.
Oh, I must also share that I successfully got my German passport and ID in 2020! 🎉
Save Time
Quickly create a CV in German by adding your information to our template.
Avoid Mistakes
Present your experience and education in a format that follows German conventions.
DE Standards
Our design follows German standards so it will feel familiar to your German case worker.
WHAT’S INSIDE
Here’s a sneak peak of what you’ll get with this purchase
A FULLY EDITABLE LEBENSLAUF TEMPLATE
Instant access to a fill-in-the-blank template designed for applying for German Citizenship. Professionally designed for clarity and impact.
📄 Formats: Google Doc, .docx, .pages
WRITING GUIDE IN ENGLISH
A Lebenslauf template with clear English instructions on what information to include in each section.
LEBENSLAUF EXAMPLES
Two example CVs in German: one in a tabular format and the other in a written format, showcasing different styles to suit the requirements of your immigration office.
TECHNICAL GUIDE
Guide with prompts for ChatGPT
on how to transform your tabular
Lebenslauf into a written version
(if you need one).
Which type of template should I use?
Every immigration office in Germany has different requirements.
Whether you should use the tabular or the continuous text template depends on the requirements of your Ausländerbehörde.
Read carefully how they request your Lebenslauf.
Does it say tabellarischer Lebenslauf → tabular style
Does it say Lebenslauf im Fließtext → continuous text style
In our experience, the tabular style is more widespread, but we do know that some immigration offices require a Fließtext, sometimes even in handwriting 🤯.
But don’t worry!
We provide both types of templates in this bundle.
F.A.Q.s
Frequently Asked Questions
Although this template follows German standards, it has been created to be simple and concise. Its main purpose is for the German citizenship application. Therefore, we do not recommend using this template for your job search.
To save time and impress your case worker, of course! One of the documents required to apply for the German citizenship is to present a Lebenslauf. Germans are used to a specific format. Our template takes care of all the German standards so you only have to download it and edit it with your personal information.
ABOUT THE CREATORS
JEN & YVONNE
Hey, we’re Jen & Yvonne, the creators of Simple Germany. Our goal is to create English content to empower internationals to settle into life in Germany more smoothly.
Jen is originally from Guatemala, and Yvonne is from Germany. Jen has been living in Germany since 2012 and met Yvonne in 2014. Yvonne has guided Jen in her journey to settle into life in Germany. From insurance to citizenship, to understanding the German culture a bit better.
In 2020, we decided to start Simple Germany. On that same year, Jen got her German citizenship!
Through Simple Germany, we want to share all the strategies and tips that have helped Jen reach a happy immigrant life.
Get your Lebenslauf template for your German Citizenship application today!
Save time with this editable template to create a simple resume to use for your German citizenship application that follows German conventions and is easy to read.
Grab your copy today!
YOUR PURCHASE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
Due to the instant access nature of this digital product, we will not be able to process any refunds for any reason. You will receive the product immediately after purchase. Since it is a digital product, there is no way to return it.
Disclaimer: Any results or successes stated on this website and in the product are individual results. Please understand individual results cannot be guaranteed. We are not implying you will achieve similar results. We are using these references for example purposes only. Your results will vary and depend on many deciding factors, such as (but not limited to), your background, experience, and commitment. If you’re not willing to accept that and put in the work, please DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS PRODUCT.
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