German passport Requirements

To be eligible to get a German Passport for naturalization, a person has to have lived legally in Germany for at least eight years and possess the appropriate residence permit. Foreigners who have successfully completed an integration course are eligible for naturalization after seven years

How do you qualify for a German passport?

The general rule of thumb is that you must have lived in Germany for at least 8 years before you can apply for citizenship. Participation in integration courses. Completion of special integration courses. After completion of the adoption process. German Passport

New Proposed Requirements for German Citizenship (2024)

• Residency: Reduced to 5 years, or 3 years with evidence of exceptional integration.
• Language Proficiency: Maintained at B1 level.
• Integration: Similar requirements for integration, potentially with more flexible criteria.
• Financial Stability: Same requirements for financial independence.
• Clean Criminal Record: Same requirement for no serious criminal convictions.
• Citizenship Test: Continuation of the citizenship test.
• Dual Citizenship: Allows for retention of original citizenship alongside German nationality.

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