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Dual citizenship Naturalization: How does it work?

Dual citizenship Naturalization: In this video we explain everything you need to know about dual citizenship at Naturalization. What requirements do you need to meet? What does dual citizenship depend on? What prevents dual citizenship according to Naturalization? Answers to these questions can be found here!

Even if Germany, according to § 10 para. 4 StAG does not provide for dual citizenship, there are many exceptions. The law provides for 6 cases in which you can Naturalization and still do not have to give up your old citizenship. This means that you ultimately have dual citizenship.

One important and all-important question is crucial in the 6 cases: What is your home country's position on giving up dual citizenship, which is provided for under German law? Are you threatened with severe consequences in your home country and disadvantages if you give up your citizenship of your home country? In the end, these questions are central to the assessment of whether or not an exception under § 12 StAG applies in your case.

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