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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.

In this video you will learn everything about Naturalization with § 16b. Is a Naturalization with § 16b possible and what exactly do you have to do if you have this Residence permit and want to obtain German citizenship as quickly as possible? You can find answers to these questions here. This will give you a good idea of which step you should take next to obtain a German passport.

With a Residence permit § 16b AufenthG You came to Germany on a student visa and are now studying in Germany. Like some other Residence permit , § 16b AufenthG is blocked for Naturalization in accordance with § 10 StAG para. 1 no. 2.

It is important for you to complete your studies in the field you are studying. After graduating, you may fall under § 18b or, if you meet the requirements, you may receive a blue card. It is then possible to Settlement permit and then apply for the Naturalization, or apply directly to Naturalization .