German citizenship: No more fast-track naturalization DW 10/09/2025
Germany abolished the three-year 'turbo' naturalization, retains a five-year pathway and dual citizenship, and requires financial self-sufficiency, language ability, and civic engagement.
I always thought I was a first-generation American. At 58, I learned I've been a German citizen my whole life.
Discovery that the father naturalized after the birth revealed lifelong German citizenship, prompting renewed connection to heritage and deceased father.
Does having a baby in Germany make it easier for parents to become citizens?
Foreign parents-to-be in Germany may seek citizenship to enhance residency rights, but having a child does not guarantee a faster naturalisation process.
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Thiam's presidential campaign ended due to dual citizenship laws barring his eligibility, despite his commitment to lead his party in future elections.