Table of Contents
- Benefits of German Nationality
- Eligibility for German Citizenship
- Citizenship by Declaration - 2021 Amendments
- Naturalization based on Restitution of German Citizenship
- Victims of Nazi Persecution - Restoration of Citizenship
- Children of German Citizens born Overseas
- Acquisition of German Citizenship by Marriage
- Application for German Citizenship
- FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Benefits of German Nationality
Benefits of getting German Citizenship and a German Passport are:
- Multiple Entry into Germany with a Valid German Passport
- Freedom of Movement in the EU
- Visa-free access to 189 countries globally and ranked as the 3rd strongest Passport in the globe, as per the Henley Passport Index, in 2025
- Access to the 3rd Largest Economy in the World - the largest economy in Europe, with leading exports of motor vehicles and vehicle parts as well as chemical products
- Dual Nationality recognition
- Live, Work and Vote in Germany on a Permanent basis, and other EU Countries
- Start a business in Germany and in the EU
- Eligible for Government Social Security benefits and the German Healthcare scheme
- Discounted Education Costs
- Work as a Public Servant and stand in Government elections
- Serve in the German Armed Forces
- Raise your children in Germany and pass on German citizenship to them
- Germany is recognised as being one of the best and safest countries to live in the world
In 2025, contact VisaConnect's Consultants and our partner German Immigration Lawyers for advice and assistance with your German Citizenship by Descent application. Arrange a meeting at our offices in Sydney, Australia and Singapore, Hong Kong and London, UK.