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German citizenship reaches record level, 292 thousand foreigners naturalized in 2024

Politiko 2025-06-11 13:53:42

German citizenship reaches record level, 292 thousand foreigners naturalized in

Citizenship acquisition in Germany reached record levels during 2024.

Data published by the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden show that nearly 292,000 foreigners obtained German citizenship last year, representing an increase of 46%.

The largest number of those naturalized were Syrians. They were followed by Turkish (8%), Iraqi (5%), Russian (4%) and Afghan (3%). Among these five most represented nationalities, the number of naturalizations of Russians increased the most in percentage terms.

According to federal statistics, the reform of the citizenship law in June 2024 is one of the main reasons for this significant increase. In particular, it reduces the length of residence required to obtain naturalization: instead of eight years previously, five years of legal residence is now sufficient.

The statistical basis has changed in 2024 due to the entry into force of the modernised nationality law in June last year. In the case of special integration efforts, such as good academic or professional results, the minimum period of residence can be reduced to three years, instead of the previous six or seven years.

In addition, the law generally allows dual citizenship: people who have been naturalized in Germany can retain their previous citizenship.

The new federal government wants to abolish rapid naturalization again, and instead of after three years, a German passport will be granted after five years, at best.

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