How to Qualify for Dual Citizenship in Germany [2025] Everything You Need to Know About Eligibility

We’ve already talked about how to apply for dual citizenship:
Now, it’s time to look into how you can qualify for dual citizenship in Germany in 2025! Then, we’ll dive into how we can reach these qualifications (keeping in mind the many road bumps we’re going to hit along the way).

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00:00 - Intro chats
01:16 - What do you need to qualify for dual citizenship?
02:07 - Which countries accept dual citizenship?
02:22 - Do I B1 German to get dual citizenship?
03:54 - Where you can take the German Naturalisation test
06:05 - How to quickly find out if you qualify for dual citizenship
06:24 - Can I keep my original citizenship when applying for German citizenship?
06:41 - How does dual citizenship work for children born in Germany?
06:55 - What are the benefits of having dual citizenship in Germany?
07:15 - Meet Torsten Gross, Immigration Lawyer
07:27 - What are waiting times like at the moment for dual citizenship?
07:52 - Is it true that immigration lawyers can help expedite the visa process? Will this be true for dual citizenship too?
08:54 - If a parent is not eligible for dual citizenship yet but holds a Niederlassungserlaubnis, would their children who live and study in Germany be able to apply for dual citizenship?
09:11 - If a parent is eligible for dual citizenship and successfully becomes a dual citizen, can their child who doesn't live in Germany also become a dual citizen? 
09:51 - Meet Dr. Götz, Head of the Integration Department in Düsseldorf
10:38 - What does the citizenship process currently look like in Düsseldorf?
13:28 - What will the citizenship application process look like in the future in Düsseldorf?
15:13 - Do you have any tips on how to process your dual citizenship application faster? 
16:12 - Is there anything you should definitely avoid when submitting the application? 
20:46 - Outro Chats