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Update: Attention: The new Naturalization Act comes into force on 27 June 2024!!!

From June 27, 2024, important things will change at Naturalization. The Federal Government's new Naturalization Act will then come into force. Important requirements according to Section 10 StAG will then change for you as an applicant.

The changes in the new law have three particularly important points:

Dual citizenship is permitted: From June 27, 2024, you will no longer have to renounce the citizenship of your home country in order to be naturalized. The exceptions according to § 12 StAG will also no longer be necessary. Dual citizenship is enshrined in law!
The Naturalization after 5 years: The new law reduces the requirement for legal residence in Germany from 8 years to 5 years. From June 27, 2024, you can apply for Naturalization in Germany after 5 years of legal residence!
The Naturalization after 3 years: With special integration achievements: With special integration achievements such as a C1 language certificate and academic achievements, professional achievements and voluntary work, you can be naturalized after 3 years. Previously, this was only possible after 6 years.

This video deals with the topic Naturalization with § 18a. You can find out everything you need to know about Naturalization with Section 18a and this Residence permit. We explain how Naturalization works with this right of residence and what exactly you need to pay attention to.

18a AufenthG means that you have completed training abroad or in Germany and are now working as a skilled worker and have obtained this Residence permit . With this Residence permit you can reach Naturalization without any problems. So nothing stands in the way of your application for Naturalization !

Now it is important that you meet all the other requirements for the Naturalization can prove. If you do not yet have all the requirements, then it is important that you do everything you can to meet the remaining requirements in full. Some of these requirements are, for example, legal residence in Germany for 8 years, a successful naturalization test or a signed declaration of loyalty.

It is possible for you to apply for Naturalization even before 8 years. After 7 years, Naturalization will work with a successful naturalization test, after 6 years you can be naturalized with special integration achievements and after 3 years if you have a German spouse. It is important that you meet all the other requirements for Naturalization .