- 06.09.2023
Naturalization with § 19d - Does it work?
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 is about Naturalization with § 19d. You will learn the simple way to check whether your Naturalization works with this Residence permit . We also explain the things you need to pay particular attention to with this Residence permit so that you can get your Naturalization as quickly as possible.
The Residence permit § 19d Residence Act if you have been in a Tolerance permit , started an apprenticeship and completed this apprenticeship. With this Residence permit you can generally be naturalized and apply for German citizenship,
It is now important that you meet all requirements for the Naturalization and check whether you already have all the requirements or whether you still need to provide certain proof. The proofs include the B1 certificate, the signed declaration of loyalty, clarification of your identity or a successful naturalization test. If you have all the documents together and have completed the application form at Naturalization , you have a good chance of a successful naturalization application.
