- 05.09.2023
Naturalization with § 25 para.1 : Is that possible?
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 shows you everything about the Naturalization with § 25 para. 1. Please check first whether your ID contains § 25 para. 1 and not para. 2 or para. 3. There are only very few people in Germany who have this Residence permit . We will explain to you what you need to do next for the Naturalization !
The Residence permit § Section 25 (1) AufenthG means that you have come to Germany legally, applied for asylum and have been granted a Residence permit in accordance with the Basic Law. With this Residence permit you can generally apply for Naturalization .
It is important to note that the time of the asylum procedure, i.e. the time at which you applied for asylum up to the time of the asylum decision, is included in the calculation of legal residence. In addition to the length of stay and Residence permit , you must also fulfill other requirements for Naturalization such as clarification of your identity, the B1 certificate and a successful naturalization test.
