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News, information and practical advice about German citizenship.

Why are so many people becoming German citizens?
GERMAN CITIZENSHIP

Why are so many people becoming German citizens?

INTERVIEW: What is the biggest problem foreigners face when applying for German citizenship?
GERMAN CITIZENSHIP

INTERVIEW: What is the biggest problem foreigners face when applying for German citizenship?

Many foreign nationals are considering applying for German citizenship, especially as the law is set to change in future. The Local's Germany in Focus podcast asked an expert for advice on the process.

EXPLAINED: What I was asked about in my German citizenship test
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EXPLAINED: What I was asked about in my German citizenship test

EXPLAINED: Why Germany’s dual nationality law is running behind schedule
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EXPLAINED: Why Germany’s dual nationality law is running behind schedule

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TIMELINE: When might Germany’s delayed dual citizenship reform pass?

TIMELINE: When might Germany’s delayed dual citizenship reform pass?
GERMAN CITIZENSHIP

Germany’s eagerly-awaited dual citizenship reform hits delays

Germany’s eagerly-awaited dual citizenship reform hits delays
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8 reasons why German citizenship trumps permanent residency

8 reasons why German citizenship trumps permanent residency
GERMAN CITIZENSHIP

Turks in Germany hope for citizenship law overhaul

Turks in Germany hope for citizenship law overhaul
Who qualifies for German citizenship under the new draft law?
GERMAN CITIZENSHIP

Who qualifies for German citizenship under the new draft law?

Around 27,000 people in Berlin waiting on citizenship applications
GERMAN CITIZENSHIP

Around 27,000 people in Berlin waiting on citizenship applications

EXPLAINED: How to speed up your German citizenship application
GERMAN CITIZENSHIP

EXPLAINED: How to speed up your German citizenship application

OPINION & ANALYSIS

OPINION: I became a German citizen to vote but paying taxes should have been enough

OPINION: I became a German citizen to vote but paying taxes should have been enough