Germany parliament approves dual citizenship for migrants, reduces stay requirement to 5 years.

Highlights: Germany agreed on dual citizenship for migrants

• Germany‘s 16 federal states have decided to simplify the citizenship procedure.
• On February 2nd, 2024, the approval of new reform on citizenship law was established.
• The new law states that individuals can have dual citizenship starting May 2024 onwards.
• Foreign citizens can apply for German citizenship after five years instead of 8 years.  

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Details of New German Citizenship Rules:

On February 2^nd, 2024, the new reformed citizenship law was approved. According to Mahmut Özdemir of SPD, the new law would benefit the foreigners to keep their other identity when obtaining citizenship.  

The new German citizenship law is supposed to enter into force in May 2024. As soon as this law becomes effective, they can gain German citizenship without giving up their other citizenship.

Under this new law, foreigners can apply for German citizenship after five years of staying in Germany instead of eight years. As for those married to German citizens, their period will be reduced to four years.

Rules will be a bit approachable for guest workers who arrived in Germany from 1950 onwards. These people won’t need to undergo a test. They only have to prove they can speak German to gain citizenship.

Steps to migrate to Germany:

Step: 1: Submit the required records of information along with your application.

Step: 2: Get an appointment from the embassy to submit the application form.

Step: 3: Please complete the online application form and submit it with the required records.

Step: 4: Attend the visa interview at the embassy or consulate.

Step: 5: Pay the visa fees.

Step: 6: Wait for the visa status.

Step: 7:Fly to Germany

 

The German government fears that the country might face difficulties processing the high application volumes.

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