Foreigners applying for a German passport face a lengthy wait after conditions were eased this year, according to the Association of German Cities. Demand has surged after a reform came into effect on ...

Germany has long been one of the most sought-after destinations for business and innovation. While the country does not have a “Golden Visa” program like some other European nations, it offers a ...

On Aug. 28, 2019, I received an email from the German consulate informing me that my family’s renaturalization application had been approved: We were Germans. Again. After submitting a patchwork of ...

If it takes the immigration office months or even years to reach a decision on a citizenship application, people in Germany ...

Germany has ended its fast-track citizenship program, which allowed skilled professionals to apply after three years. Introduced in 2024, the scheme attracted fewer than 1,000 applicants and faced ...

If you’re an American with bloodlines from another country, you might qualify for dual citizenship. A second passport — from the home country of your parents or grandparents — could enable you to ...

Panoramic view at the Berlin city center, capitol city of Germany. The Country offers a way for foreign investor immigrants to gain German citizenship going through stages from temporary residence to ...

In a previous life, Chris Ward was a political activist who ran a “remain” campaign hub from his London apartment the night British voters made history. “My heart left the United Kingdom on June 23, ...

People descended from groups persecuted by the Nazis will be able to apply for German citizenship under a new law passed Friday, part of the country’s ongoing efforts to address atrocities committed ...