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Do you qualify for German citizenship

You may qualify for German dual citizenship by descent not be aware of it. Germany has favorable laws allowing you to obtain German citizenship if you have ancestors from Germany. Becoming a German citizen and obtaining an EU passport carries with it significant opportunities.

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What does it mean to have (double) dual citizenship with Germany?

Have you always thought about getting German citizenship and having the advantages of an EU passport but were just not sure if you qualified? Have you wondered what it would really take to finally call this beautiful country your second home.

Fortunately with Germany’s new double nationality laws you can now claim German citizenship and still maintain your current nationality.

GDC’s mission is to simplify the process for claiming German American dual citizenship for all of our clients. We assess your eligibility (free of charge), help you get all your official documentation in order, and prepare for your citizenship application. Our Full Service package covers everything from the very start to your German passport in hand.

Why Consider Dual Citizenship in Germany and USA?

Germany has a rich culture and a strong economy—which is why it plays a central role in the European Union. If you have German citizenship, you can work, travel, and live in 27 EU countries. But maybe you don’t want to give up your current nationality to get these massive benefits. Luckily, Germany allows dual citizenship so you can keep your American USA citizenship and have double nationality with Germany. Learn more about different ways how to get German citizenship here.

How Can I Get Dual Citizenship Under German Nationality Law?

Germany has recently updated there nationality laws and now allows dual citizenship. This means that if you get citizenship in Germany, you are free to retain your status as a national in whatever country you currently live in and hold double nationality with Germany.

GDC will help you along the way to obtain Germany dual citizenship EU. We help with whatever route you choose, including:

How to apply for German dual citizenship

How to Get Dual Citizenship Germany and USA in 3 Steps:

Step one Qualifying for German dual citizenship

Qualify

Get help from German citizenship law experts for a free assessment to review your circumstances and confirm your eligibility to apply.

Step two procuring legal documents for German dual citizenship

Documents

Our team will track down and procure all USA and German documents, certifications, translations, legalizations, and appostiles for your application

Step 3 applying for German dual citizenship with our team of professionals

Apply

Applying for German citizenship requires complex document procurement, applications, and verification. Our team assists from start to finish.

Qualifications for German Naturalization

The big question remains: Can an American get German citizenship? Yes, both countries allow you to become a citizen in multiple places. The first step is to confirm which the best route forward based on your circumstances.

  1. German Citizenship by Descent (Jus Sanguinis): If your parent or grandparent held German citizenship, you might be eligible for German citizenship by descent. The laws of German nationality acknowledge lineage as a legitimate basis, facilitating the process for those who are descendants of German ancestry to obtain citizenship.
  2. German Citizenship by Birth: While Germany offers a variation of birthright citizenship, not every child born in the country is eligible. If at least one parent has legally resided in Germany for a minimum of eight years and possesses a permanent residency permit, the child might be eligible for citizenship.
  3. German Naturalization: For those without German ancestry in America, the German naturalization process is the primary route to citizenship.
  4. German Citizenship by Marriage: If you are married to a German national, you may have a clear pathway to becoming a citizen yourself.
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Should I Choose GDC to Help with my German Dual Citizenship?

Working with GDC means you have support from Marco Permunian and our team of German American dual citizenship experts ready to provide:

  • Eligibility Evaluation: We start with a free preliminary assessment to confirm your eligibility for German citizenship (including American and German dual citizenship) and determine what the best path forward is for you.
  • Document Procurement: In our experience, the success of getting dual citizenship in Germany often relies on the quality of documentation. So our team focuses on getting all of the right documents together meeting the current requirements for citizenship.
  • Ancestral Research: GDC assists in tracing and connecting with unknown family members, facilitating a deeper connection to your roots. This also helps you discover all the ways you might qualify under the new German citizenship law.
  • Document Review: You have everything in hand. But are you sure the details have all been completed flawlessly? Let our experts give you peace of mind.
  • Application Support: GDC gets everything into perfect order and prepares you for everything you need for a successful application including exam prepping for your citizenship test (if applicable).
  • Passport: We can even schedule your appointments for you to apply for a German passport. With Germany’s dual citizenship, EU countries open their doors to you.

German Citizenship Packages and Services

What exactly do our German citizenship packages look like? There are three tiers, each right-sizing out to help meet your exact needs:

  • Comprehensive Full Service Package: Let GDC handle your citizenship application on your behalf, guaranteeing a smooth process.
  • Guidance Package: Work closely with our knowledgeable team for support and advice as you navigate your journey towards citizenship.
  • Assistance Package: Choose the support level that best meets your needs, whether it’s document verification or application submission.
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Is it Time You Applied for Germany Double Nationality?

Now is the time to get started on your journey to Germany dual citizenship. This opens the travel opportunities, economic prospects, high-quality healthcare, and free education available to you. Think of the cultural ties and reconnection with your roots. If you’ve been dreaming of these incredible benefits, but still don’t know how to get started, then reach out to GDC. We work with thousands of people like you who want to become dual citizens of the EU.

Your First Step to American and German Dual Citizenship

It doesn’t take having all the answers. It doesn’t take having all the documents ready. The first step only takes a simple phone call to confirm your eligibility.

Contact us today at (213) 799-2133 to speak with a citizenship specialist about your case, and we’ll analyze all the details. Or reach out using our online contact form to start your path towards German dual citizenship.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Does US allow dual citizenship?

Yes! The US allows dual citizenship. That means you can get dual citizenship with the US and Germany.

The timeline for obtaining citizenship in Germany varies. Naturalization typically takes anywhere from six months to two years, depending on the complexity of your case and document processing times. With GDC’s guidance, you can expedite this timeline by ensuring all paperwork is correct and complete from the start.

If your current country allows dual citizenship, you can become a dual citizen of Germany. This is thanks to German citizenship rules that came into effect on June 27, 2024 where Germany now allows dual citizenship.

Yes, Germany allows dual citizenship with the US. But it is more accurate to say that dual citizenship isn’t prohibited.

Obtaining German citizenship can be challenging—with some routes being more difficult than others. It’s a particularly tough challenge if you don’t meet straightforward criteria like descent or marriage. However, with the right support and a thorough understanding of German citizenship requirements, the process is much more accessible.

Yes, a US citizen can become a German citizen through German naturalization, marriage, or descent. GDC’s expert team is here to make this process simpler for you, providing step-by-step assistance.

The fastest way is through citizenship by descent. This has no residency requirements and no tests to prepare for. The major caveat is that you’ll need to show through approved documentation that at least one of your parents was a German citizen at the time of your birth—not always the easiest task.

Not always. Germany does allow birthright citizenship under specific conditions. If a child is born to parents who have lived legally in Germany for at least eight years and have permanent residency, they are eligible for citizenship.

If you were born in Germany to at least one parent with permanent residency or who was born in Germany, you can be granted birthright citizenship.

Get Your Free Phone Consultation Today

GDC has a team of German dual citizenship experts waiting for your call. It’s our mission to make this process as simple and straightforward as possible, so you can let go of the stress and simply enjoy the thought of becoming a citizen of this amazing country.

We offer a free phone consultation. Start today by walking through the details of your case, letting one of our experts confirm your exact qualifications.

You can reach us at (213) 799-2133 or fill out our contact form. Then, give us a business day to process your request—it’s the fast, it’s free, it’s the first step.

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What Clients Say

Thank you GDC for helping me with my application for German citizenship. I applied with my brother and father and GDC made the process much easier. We realized that when going back into early generations there are a ton of problems with record keeping and discrepancies in ancestors' documents. Marco, Jason, and Ambra helped me through the process and my case manager kept in constant communication providing me with updates along the way. Our German citizenship team helped me understand the process from beginning to end. I had no idea how complex it was to apply for German citizenship by descent so I was very thankful to have someone handle this for me. Thank you so much!
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I began my journey to get German citizenship three years ago. I reached out to GDC and got to speak with Marco, the founder and the genealogical team. They started my case with a free in depth assessment just to make sure I qualified by descent which was great because I really wasn't sure if I had a chance. The intake team was kind, helpful, and knowledgeable about the small details I didn't know. They helped me through the process from the very beginning to obtaining my German passport. Looking back I really don't think this is something I ever could have done on my own and if I did it would have taken twice as long. The whole GDC team was awesome, and they really took the stress out of the process.
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I contacted GDC to see if I could get German citizenship by descent through my grandfather. I spoke with a few different companies before finding GDC, but after speaking with them and receiving my eligibility assessment I could tell they were the right fit for me. They really stood out because they took time to understand the specific details of my situation and made sure I was actually eligible for German dual citizenship before even making a commitment. Marco and his team in the US worked hard answer all of my questions and make the whole process much easier for me. I huge thank you to them for helping me and my family get German citizenship.
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I can recommend GDC's services without hesitation. My citizenship by descent case was very complex because I was going all the way back to great grandparents. Marco and the whole GDC team helped me from beginning to end making sure I had all the right documents in the correct formatting and guided me through the process every step of the way. They even helped me complete the process until I had my German passport in hand. With Marco I felt confident knowing I had an attorney assisting me with so much experience in the citizenship process in multiple countries. Lorenza, Marco, and everyone at GDC really care about their clients. They're more than just advisors for German citizenship—they're professionals. I'm super happy with how my case turned out, thanks to their amazing lawyers and team!
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If you're trying to navigate the German citizenship process, you know what a minefield it can be. I tried doing it alone and ran into several roadblocks. I wasted a lot of time and money before contacting GDC. My challenges arose when dealing with the bureaucracy around the citizenship process which resulted in a bunch of delays. The GDC team helped pick up were I left off and I was extremely impress with how quickly and efficiently they got me through the process. I really cannot praise Marco and the team enough. Marco's legal experience in getting citizenship is amazing and working with them was truly a remarkable experience.
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GDC was definitely worth it when it came to getting my dual citizenship with German. At first, when I started looking into the process of getting German dual citizenship in the US, I felt totally overwhelmed by how complicated it all was. Hunting down old documents, getting translations, legalizations, appostiles was too much to handle knowing I was probably going to make a mistake. There were so many requirements that I was really worried I might get denied. But Marco and his team went through all the documents, helped organize my paperwork, and obtained all of the missing records. The whole process was super easy and smooth once I hired them and I was just relieved to take the weight off of my shoulders. I recommend GDC to anyone trying to get German citizenship!
German Dual citizenship couple client applying for an German passport
For over a year now, I’ve been working with Jason, Marco, and the team at GDC, and I can honestly say they're the best at what they do. My case was quite tricky because of the generation I was trying to get German citizenship by descent from. I realized the further back you go the more complicated the whole process becomes. Marco and his team took care of everything for me. I was looking for a turn-key process because between work and my family I just didn't have the time to take on the citizenship process. The team at GDC was always available, and responded to my questions quickly. I really appreciated that!
German immigration client
Without Marco’s help, I really don't think I would’ve gotten my German citizenship. While it’s possible to get some documents on your own (and even fun), it’s way harder than I thought to actually make it through the German citizenship process successfully. After doing a ton of research, I decided to hire Marco and GDC. Starting the journey for German citizenship wasn’t just about getting the passport; it also helped me learn a lot about my family’s history. My Aunt used to be our family historian but after going through this process I feel like the torch has been passed. I learned so much about my family's history. Thanks to Marco and the citizenship team at GDC I should have my German citizenship complete by this July!
Dual citizenship passport
I had been looking into getting German citizenship by descent for years and finally pulled the trigger. I didn't want the headache of dealing with German bureaucracy so I wanted to hire the best place to handle everything for me quickly and easily. If you want to looking for the best company to assist with German citizenship, GDC is the way to go. Marco Permunian knows a ton about the details of the German citizenship process. I found them super quick to respond and really careful with every step. Their attention to detail was a breath of fresh air. I’m so glad I picked them to help me out, and now I’m a proud German citizen!
Restoring your German heritage
I really can't say enough good things about Marco and the GDC team for their help with my dual citizenship case. I’ve lived and worked in a bunch of different countries for the past 10 years, and I can honestly say Marco’s help was better than I initially expected. He has an entire genealogical research team that did all of the research about my family's ancestry going back to Germany and tracked down all of the documents required to apply for German citizenship by descent. They kept me in the the loop throughout the process and gave me regular status updates so I knew where I was in the process. My family was so excited to start the process with Marco and the team at GDC. We love watching his podcasts and citizenship videos!
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