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How to become a German citizen through naturalization

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How to become a German citizen through naturalization [1]

Since January 1, 2000 there is a new naturalization law. Foreigners living in Germany may file an application for naturalization if they

  • legally live in Germany at least 8 years
  • have a residence permit for 3 years
  • declare his/her support for the constitution of the Federal Republic Germany
  • pay for their own living without social- or unemployment-support
  • have committed no crime
  • have a sufficient knowledge of German language

As a rule, the foreign citizenship must be renounced at the naturalization. Multiple citizenship of German citizens is not desirable.

The foreigners’ kids, who are born in Germany

A kid who is born in Germany by foreign parents, is not automatically a Germany citizen. Since January 1, 2000 birth law for kids born by foreign parents in Germany became effective,

  • If one of the parents at birth has been living legally in Germany for least 8 years and
  •  has an extended residence permit for at least 3 years.

Do you find this law good? What is the naturalization law in your country?

Since 2008 an applicant for naturalization must pass a naturalization test. So they have to answer questions on Germany law, culture and history.

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[1]. Translated from “Wie wird man Deutsch? Deutsch werden durch Einbürgerung" by me on p. 185. “Stationen” Ein Kursbuch für die Mittelstufe, 3rd Edition, Prisca Augustyn & Nikolaus Euba, Cengage Learning, USA, 2015

 

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