The new policy for foreigners seeking German citizenship was revealed by Germany's Interior Minister, Nancy Faeser. Foreigners residing in Germany will have the privilege to obtain German citizenship faster. The new policy would go into effect on June 27, 2024.
Schengen News sources state that many foreign nationals would be qualified to become citizens of Germany and that by the new citizenship law, a substantial rise in naturalization rates is anticipated by 2024.
The only foreigners who can gain German citizenship more quickly without renouncing their prior nationality are those who reside in Germany, share the same values, and fulfil all the conditions.
One of the main modifications to the new German citizenship law permits candidates who are foreign nationals residing in Germany to hold multiple citizenship; so, even after obtaining German citizenship, applicants will be able to keep their former citizenship.
As previously mentioned, the duration of time required for naturalization applicants to become citizens of Germany has decreased as a result of this new policy. Foreigners who have been in Germany for five years, or four years if married to a German citizen, can now apply for citizenship rather than wait eight years. The naturalization process has been shortened to three years for foreign nationals who have assimilated into German society through exceptional work performance, volunteer work for organizations, self-sufficiency, and high competence in German language ability.
Children of foreign nationals born in Germany are entitled to German citizenship and citizenship of their parent country, so long as one of their parents has been residing in Germany lawfully for more than five years as opposed to the previous eight years. They should also have an unrestricted right of residence.
The naturalization test now includes a longer list of questions. Israel, Jews in Germany, and antisemitism will all be highlighted in the new exam.
In conclusion, foreign nationals applying for naturalization must be able to support themselves financially and have not been receiving any financial aid from the government, nor have a criminal history. German citizenship cannot be applied for by asylum seekers who have lived in Germany for an extended period due to a ban on deportation and were unable to return to their home country.
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