What are the requirements for becoming a German citizen?

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What are the requirements for becoming a German citizen?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

German citizenship can only be applied for after a number of years. To become a German citizen, you generally have to be resident in Germany for 8 years and fulfill certain conditions.

in most cases, you have to full fill most or all of the following conditions:

    * a valid Aufenthaltserlaubnis or Aufenthaltsberechtigung residency permit

    * legally resident in Germany for at least 8 years

    * a livelihood-guarantee of you and your depend ants without recourse to social welfare or unemployment benefits (exceptions are made for people under of 23 years)

    * adequate knowledge of the German language

    * on oath on the German constitutionein

    * you have to give up your former citizenship (although there are exceptions to this)

Spouses and children can often be naturalized even if they have not been living in Germany for 8 years. For spouses of German citizens the couple must be married for two years and the spouse resident in Germany for three years before the application can be made.