German citizenship

News, information and practical advice about German citizenship.

INTERVIEW: 'Germany must finally allow dual or multiple citizenship'

'So many barriers': What it's like applying for permanent residency and citizenship in Germany

Applying to settle in Germany - whether it's residency or citizenship - involves long waiting times, bureaucracy and hurdles, as one Local reader found out.

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EXCLUSIVE: German Bundestag to debate law allowing dual citizenship in December

Ukraine

Reader question: Can Ukrainians get dual nationality in Germany?

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German citizenship: Can people who apply before the law changes get dual nationality?

Immigration

EXPLAINED: Who is entitled to German citizenship by descent and how to apply for it

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