Nationality

Nationality law is a central aspect of the constitutional order. Nationality determines who belongs to the community of German citizens, which is one of the elements which constitutes a state. Membership in this community grants one of the most important rights: the right to participate in the exercise of state authority by means of elections and voting. Nationality is therefore the legal link which connects citizens to their state. A citizen is therefore a person belonging to a certain country.

Further news and press release on the topic

Blätterfunktion

Immigration by skilled workers up considerably, irregular migration drops significantly type: press release , Date: 01 April 2025

What the Federal Government achieved in migration policy in the recently concluded legislative period

Digital border data type: press release , Date: 12 March 2025

Federal Minister Faeser and Czech Interior Minister Rakušan sign new border treaty. Spatial data help business and industry, transport and tourism as well as in the event of natural disasters / location of the border remains unchanged

"It must not be possible for the rule of law in our country to be sabotaged from within." type: News , Date: 19 December 2024

Bundestag debates on bills for improved protection of the Federal Constitutional Court in second and third reading

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More on the subject Nationality

  • Nationality Law

    Citizenship assigns a person to a certain country, including all rights and duties.

  • German Citizenship acquired through Birth in Germany

    Under certain conditions, children born in Germany to foreign parents may acquire German citizenship at birth in addition to the foreign citizenship of their parents.

  • Naturalisation

    If you live permanently in Germany but are not a German citizen, you can become naturalised if you meet certain requirements.