The law on citizenship in Germany is in the process of some new amendments. If a person is affected by the gender-discriminatory descent regulations in force at the time and could not obtain German citizenship by birth because of this, the new § 5 German Nationality Act (StAG) now offers the possibility of obtaining [...]
§ 116 (2) German Constitution provides for former German nationals who were deprived of their citizenship for political, racial or religious reasons between 30 January 1933 and 8 May 1945, as well as for their descendants, to be entitled to re-naturalisation (so-called "Wiedergutmachungseinbürgerung"). Other types of naturalisation sometimes require a certain knowledge of German [...]
The EU Blue Card has made it more straightforward than ever for professionals outside of the European Union to work in Germany and other EU member states. To benefit from the EU Blue Card in Germany, the applicant must reach a certain gross income threshold. However, this means that, as a residence permit, it [...]
With the United Kingdom having now left the European Union ("Brexit"), citizens of the UK no longer benefit from Freedom of Movement within the European Union. This change came into place at the start of 2021. UK citizens planning on living and working in Germany now require a residence permit. One option available is [...]
German residence permits can expire. This can result in the residence holder being forced to leave Germany. For this reason, it is vital to know how this can happen. When a residence permit expires, it can cause disruption and difficulties for returning to Germany. Therefore, if you hold a residence permit and plan to leave [...]
Should a person commit an action that ends up on their criminal record it can follow them for a long time. Such an action can have a serious impact on what they can and cannot do. Traveling to another country, never mind moving to one, can of course be majorly impacted by having a [...]
Some European countries have made it possible for those who invest in real estate in their countries to gain residency or citizenship by using the so-called "Golden Visa". Countries with such "Golden Visa" schemes include Malta, Ireland, Portugal and Cyprus, but what about Germany in 2022? Can investing in real estate in Germany bring about [...]
The EU Blue Card has made working in the European Union far easier for non-EU citizens. The primary purpose of the EU Blue Card is to ensure ease of access for highly qualified professionals looking to work in Europe. In this goal, it has largely succeeded. Furthermore, it has aimed to bring workers from other [...]
The entry ban is a sensitive issue, which is often associated with many uncertainties for those affected. What exactly does an entry ban entail in Germany? How long does an German entry ban last? Can a ban be lifted? Legal basis of the Entry Ban in Germany The legal basis for imposing an entry [...]
In a globalized society, such as we live in today, it is not uncommon to work and live in other countries, often also outside the EU. Once there, one does not only establish professional contacts but generally also private relationships. If an EU citizen subsequently decides to move back to his country of origin [...]