Five questions against the current rules — since 2024 you generally keep your original citizenship.
A guide, not legal advice. The 3-year fast track additionally needs special integration achievements only the Behörde can assess; convictions block naturalisation.
Sources: § 10 StAG — standard naturalisation · § 9 StAG — spouses of German citizens · BAMF — naturalisation test
Expadu tracks the whole road there — permits, deadlines, paperwork, in English.
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