Becoming a German citizen as a refugee
What happens if you are a refugee or asylum seeker who arrives in Germany? In the latter, you can acquire German citizenship after staying in the country for more than five years, provided you are well integrated into the local culture and society. To be integrated implies, among others, to have enough money, to speak […]
Becoming a German citizen by marriage
When you are marrying one of a German citizen, you do not become a citizen without saying anything. Rather, you are required to use the naturalisation option, which is a citizenship route founded on residence and integration in the country. In case you are married to a German national, you can be naturalised after residing […]
Becoming a German citizen by birth
The children born in Germany on or after January 1, 2000, to parents of a non-German nationality become German citizens at birth. In the case of one of the parents having resided legally in Germany during a period of not less than five years, permanently and being placed under permanent residence. The German citizenship law […]
Germany citizenship by investment – Germany Golden Visa
Germany does not have a Golden Visa program. However, when you invest or set up a business in Germany, you will obtain a residence permit, which will ultimately enable you to become a German citizen. The investment should fulfil an economic need, and you must reside in Germany for five years to become a citizen. […]
Apply for German Citizenship in 2021
Germany attracts immigrants with a stable economy and a high standard of life. The German passport opens visa-free access to 188 countries of the world. Moreover, Germany offers the best medical care and education in the EU. Germany is ranked third on the UN’s list of the best countries to live in, and ten German […]