New law: Einbürgerung after 5 years! Dual citizenship now allowed. One of Europe's most progressive citizenship laws.
• 5 years residence (was 8 years!)
• 3 years fast-track
(C1 German + volunteering)
• Niederlassungserlaubnis or EU Blue Card
• B1 German (or
higher)
• Pass Einbürgerungstest (citizenship test)
• Financial self-sufficiency
• NEW 2024: Full dual citizenship allowed for EVERYONE!
• No need to give
up previous nationality
• Historic change in German law
• Previously only EU/Swiss
citizens could keep dual
• Now universal — biggest reform in decades
• 33 questions (17 correct = pass)
• 300 question pool (+ 10 state-specific)
• Topics:
History, politics, constitution, rights
• Study free: einbuergerungstest.bund.de
•
Easy with preparation (90%+ pass rate)
• Cost: €25 for the test
| Item | Cost (€) |
|---|---|
| Einbürgerung application (adult) | €255 |
| Einbürgerung (child, under 16) | €51 |
| Einbürgerungstest | €25 |
| German passport (adult) | €70 (10yr) |
| Total (approximate) | €350-€400 |