Official paths to German citizenship: your chance to become an EU citizen

In most cases, Germany requires you to renounce your previous citizenship. However, there are exceptions for citizens of the EU, Switzerland, and ethnic Germans. In certain situations, dual citizenship is permitted if renunciation is not possible for legal or humanitarian reasons.

You will need your passport, birth and marriage certificates, documents proving legal residence, proof of income and no criminal record, a language proficiency certificate and, if necessary, proof of German ancestry. We can help you collect and prepare all the documents in accordance with the requirements of the German authorities.

Yes, minor children can obtain citizenship together with their parents. If a child was born in Germany, they can automatically become a citizen if the conditions of the law are met.

Yes, when naturalizing, you must pass a test on your knowledge of German law, history, and culture (Einbürgerungstest). It consists of 33 questions and confirms your readiness to become part of German society. Exemption from the test is possible in certain cases, for example, when obtaining citizenship by descent or for special merits.

Some stages can be completed remotely — preliminary consultation, dossier preparation, translations, archive requests. However, obtaining a citizenship certificate requires the applicant to be present in person.

No, Germany does not provide for the direct acquisition of citizenship through investment. However, entrepreneurs who have started a business in the country and reside there legally can obtain a residence permit with subsequent naturalization.

The denial can be appealed through a lawyer specializing in immigration law. We analyze the reasons for the denial and help gather the missing documents. In some cases, resubmitting the application after correcting the errors leads to a successful outcome.