Current Developments and Planned Changes with Regard to German Citizenship by Residency Dec. 2022

In principle, German citizenship is acquired by birth (ius soli) or by descent (ius sanguinis). However, it is also possible to acquire citizenship through residency. However, specific requirements must be met for this. With the planning of a new German citizenship by residency law, which is to contain relaxed requirements, citizenship by residency should [...]

Dual Citizenship Germany/USA

Increasing globalization and growing global interconnectedness have led to more and more individuals finding themselves with ties to multiple countries. The impact of this includes having family members in different countries, working for multinational companies, and living in another country from that of your birth. For individuals with connections to Germany and the United [...]