Naturalization with a criminal record? Is that possible?

This video is all about Naturalization with a criminal record. Is it legally possible to apply for a Naturalization despite a criminal record to obtain one? What exactly do you need to pay attention to and what is decisive for the authorities when assessing you? You can find out all these things in detail here!

If you wish to obtain German citizenship, it is important that you do not have a (serious) criminal record. In particular, if you have been sentenced to prison or long suspended sentences, you will not be eligible for Naturalization is ruled out for many years.

If sentenced to a lesser penalty, Naturalization is possible. In § Section 12a StAG regulates the level of conviction above which Naturalization is excluded. Despite previous convictions, Naturalization is possible if you have been sentenced to the following penalties:

►In the imposition of educational measures or correctional measures in accordance with the Juvenile Courts Act,

► For convictions to fines of up to 90 daily rates

► In the case of sentences of up to three months' imprisonment that have been suspended and remitted after the probation period has expired.