German Citizenship

German citizenship law has changed: Now, foreigners can already apply after 5 years and do not have to give up their current nationality any more.

• German Citizenship: main principles and applicable law
• Which German language level is required to apply for German citizenship?
• Can victims of the NS-terror apply for a German passport?
• What are the advantages of obtaining the German citizenship?
• Do special citizenship rules apply for different countries?
• What are the general requirements to obtain German citizenship?
• How can I show my German language skills?
• How can I prove that I have sufficient knowledge of the legal and social order?
• Does Germany provide German citizenship acquisition by birth?