1.Advantage: You are a German citizen
With a successful Naturalization you are a German citizen. This means that, according to Article 116 of the Basic Law, you are a German within the meaning of the Basic Law. You are no longer legally a foreigner and now have all the rights and obligations of a German citizen and are absolutely equal to other German citizens. These rights include, for example, the right to freedom of movement, the right of assembly and many other important rights that will make your life in Germany easier.
2nd advantage: Deportation is no longer possible
Before you go to Naturalization , there is the uncertainty that you may be deported to your home country after all. As soon as you are a German citizen, this worry is over for you! Article 16 of the Basic Law clearly states that a German citizen cannot be extradited to a country abroad. There is no longer any danger that you will be deported to your country of origin.
3rd advantage: Family reunification is easier
The better the Residence permit, the fewer problems you will have with planned family reunification. As a German citizen, your chances of family reunification are much greater than with another Residence permit. Due to the large number of applications for family reunification, the significance of the residence permit or, even better, the successful Naturalization is a very important indicator when the authorities make their decision. Whether it is siblings, parents, cousins or relatives - planned family reunification will be easier for you with German citizenship than before.
4th advantage: You can take out loans
With a German passport, applying for a loan is much easier than before. No bank in Germany will grant you a loan with a temporary Residence permit . However, you usually need a loan to buy a house or an apartment for your family, for example. If you have German citizenship and meet all the other requirements for applying for a loan, the likelihood of your loan being approved is high .
5th advantage: You can always enter and leave the country
As a German, you can move freely around the world and have the right to enter and leave Germany at any time for the rest of your life. With a German passport, you can visit over 190 countries around the world without a visa. In many cases, this means you no longer need to apply for a visa before your trip. You are also no longer subject to the six-month requirement after which you must return to Germany in order not to lose your Residence permit . With the successful Naturalization you cannot be deported and you can no longer lose your Residence permit .
6. advantage: permanent departure from Germany is possible
With a German passport, you can leave Germany as often and for as long as you like. You no longer have to adhere to requirements such as the six-month obligation after which you are required to return to Germany. You can enter Germany at any time and will not be prevented from returning or entering Germany, regardless of the length of your absence.
7.Advantage: You no longer need a work permit
With Naturalization you have the basic right to freedom of movement. According to Article 12 of the Basic Law, as a German you have the right to decide freely which profession you pursue and can freely choose your workplace and place of training. You can sign an employment contract anywhere and start working and no longer have to obtain approval from Foreigners' office . With a German passport, you also have the option of looking for a job or studying in any other EU member state and moving the center of your life there.
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8th advantage: You have planning security
Before you go to Naturalization , you will always have the uncertainty of not being deported in the back of your mind. Long-term life planning is not possible under such circumstances. With citizenship, this uncertainty is over for you once and for all. You can now plan your own future and the future of your family in peace and without worries and are not under pressure or uncertain about your residence permit. The German passport is the solution for you to have more planning security.
9th advantage: EU rights automatically apply as a German citizen
As a German citizen, your German citizenship automatically makes you an EU citizen. This means that you have all the same rights and obligations as any other EU citizen. You can settle in any EU country and move the center of your life to any EU member state. You have the same rights as other citizens of the respective EU member state. You have no disadvantages when looking for accommodation or choosing a profession and have much more freedom of movement than before Naturalization.
10.Advantage: Once German always German
The sentence is as simple as it sounds: once a German, always a German. No one can revoke your citizenship and Naturalization once it has been granted. Of course, you should never commit crimes, but the same applies to any other German citizen. It is not possible to revoke your citizenship. The right not to be deprived of your citizenship is enshrined in Article 16 of the Basic Law.
11th advantage: You can get involved in politics and vote
With the Naturalization you can invoke the freedom of assembly under Article 8 of the Basic Law and take part in meetings and demonstrations. The only addition: no weapons may be carried or used. According to Article 9 of the Basic Law, you have the opportunity to participate or get involved in politics. This means that you can join a party or even found a party yourself and run for political office. As a German citizen, Naturalization gives you the right to vote in local, state and federal elections in Germany. This right is set out in § 12 of the Federal Elections Act. The decisive factor here is that you have reached the age of 18 in accordance with Article 38 of the Basic Law.
Do you still have questions?
FAQ - Questions and answers about the benefits of the Naturalization
No, as a German you cannot be deported to your country of origin. You no longer have to be afraid of deportation.
The rule is: once a German, always a German. Revocation of German citizenship is not possible.
You can leave and re-enter Germany as often as you like with a German passport. You will not be prevented from entering or leaving the country.
With a German passport, you are automatically an EU citizen. You can enjoy all the rights and obligations of an EU citizen and, for example, settle anywhere in the EU and establish your center of life.
Yes, as a German citizen you can then take part in elections in Germany and have a say in decisions.
When you acquire German citizenship, you are granted civil liberties. These civil liberties also include the right to choose which profession you pursue.
