- 06.09.2023
Does Naturalization work with Tolerance permit?
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 of Naturalization with Tolerance permit. In this video, you will find out whether Naturalization works with Tolerance permit and what exactly you need to do as the owner of Tolerance permit to get your Naturalization to work at some point. We give you tips on the best way to get out of your tolerated status.
The path from Tolerance permit into a right of residence is the most important step you need to take first. The sooner you obtain a temporary or permanent right of residence, the better. Why is this point so important? You need a legal residence permit. Your time with tolerated status cannot be counted towards Naturalization . So the sooner you get a Residence permit , the better!
The most important orientation for the tolerated status is § 60a AufenthG. It contains all the information you need to know about Tolerance permit . The ways out of Tolerance permit are as follows: Do not make yourself liable to prosecution, show a willingness to integrate, do voluntary work (in this way you can also get a job and thus obtain a right of residence).
