- 05.09.2023
Do you get the Naturalization with § 25b?
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 § 25b. In this article, we explain everything about Residence permit § 25b and how you can use this right of residence to apply for Naturalization and become a German citizen as quickly as possible.
In principle, the following applies Residence permit § 25b AufenthG you can be naturalized without any problems. Unlike with other residence permits, you are not barred from Naturalization with this right of residence.
It is important that you pay attention to something: With § 25b AufenthG, you have probably had a tolerated stay status for a longer period of time. This period does not count towards your legal residence status. You therefore need to check carefully whether you have spent 8 years in Germany without your time at Tolerance permit .
In addition to the right of residence and the length of stay, there are other requirements for the Naturalizationthat you must fulfill. These include a signed declaration of loyalty, passing the naturalization test and proof of means of subsistence. Only with a complete application can your application for Naturalization be successful in the end!
