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The German Cabinet approved the new legislation to allow Dual Citizenship. The new law came into effect on 26 June 2024.
General Information about German Citizenship
Ways of obtaining German citizenship
Ways of obtaining German citizenship Please note: The information provided on this page regarding German citizenship is intended for general informational purposes only. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of the content, it is important to note that laws and regulations can change. We strongly recommend consulting with a
Process of applying
To acquire German citizenship through naturalisation, one must successfully pass the Einbürgerungstest.
We invite you to explore the detailed information on the two pages below for further insights.
Einbürgerungstest and Leben in Deutschland
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German Citizenship through naturalisation
German citizenship through naturalisation Naturalisation refers to the legal process of attaining citizenship of a foreign country. The requirements for becoming a naturalised German citizen are governed by Section 10, para. 1 of the Nationality Act. On January 19, 2024, the German Bundestag passed the law to modernise nationality law –
Shared experiences - Naturalisation
To help others understand the process and requirements more clearly, we have created a 3 pages that allows you to effortlessly share your experiences with us. All these will be shared on the “German Citizenship – Your Stories” page.
German Citizenship via Naturalisation: Share your experience – German Interview and Ceremony
Help others to understand the Citizens application process by sharing your experiences. This form deals with the preperation of accepting German citizenship and the ceremony itselfWe will add the submissions to our website on this page
German Citizenship via Naturalisation -Share your experience Application Process in Germany
Help others to understand the Citizens application process by sharing your experiences. This form deals only with the application process in Germany.We will add the submissions to our website on this page
German Citizenship via Naturalisation: Share your experience – Docs from South Africa
Help others to understand the Citizens application process by sharing your experiences.This form deals only with the process of obtaining your documents from South Africa.We will add the submissions to our website on this page
All the submissions from the above pages will be shared on the “Shared Stories” page.
Our admin team is also in the process of applying for German citizenship and will share a detailed experience.
German Citizenship – Your stories
Here are firsthand experiences from individuals who have recently navigated the German citizenship application process. Each story provides valuable insights, practical tips, and lessons learned along the way. If you’ve gone through the process yourself, we’d love to hear about your journey! By sharing your experience, you can help others
Applying for German Citizenship – Personal experience
I am currently in the process of preparing my application for German Citizenship, and will share my progress to this page. I am applying at my local Bürgeramt, who will send it to the Landkreis Esslingen for further processing. Search online for Einbürgerung + your town or Landkreis Step Action Details
Infromation on the web
Please refer to the following websites for relevant information
- Federal Foreign Office – Law on Nationality – Still old information
- Federal Foreign Office – German Citizenship
- Federal Ministry of the Interior – Naturalisation – Still old information
- Bundesamt für Justiz Staatsangehörigkeitsgesetz (StAG) – updated 22 March 2024
- German Mission South Africa
- Consular Section South Africa
- South African Citizen Act
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