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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.

This video explains how and whether you can get the Naturalization with § 25a. You will learn the most important things to look out for when applying for Naturalization and how you can find out in 3 minutes with a quick check whether you are eligible to apply for Naturalization or need to change Residence permit .

The most important orientation for you is § 25a AufenthG. Here you will find all the information about your Residence permit and exactly what entitlements and obligations you have with this Residence permit . It is important that you are familiar with this paragraph and know exactly what it says.

For Naturalization it is generally important that you meet all the requirements and conditions, otherwise your application for Naturalization will not be successful. If you fulfill some requirements for Naturalization then it will be even easier for you and the path to a German passport will of course be quicker.