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Does marrying a German give you citizenship?
If you marry a German citizen, you are not automatically entitled to German citizenship. However, spouses of German citizens are permitted to apply for citizenship by naturalisation much sooner than others: usually after two years of marriage.
Can I get German citizenship if I marry a German?
Spouses or registered same-sex partners of German citizens are eligible for naturalization after three years of legal residence in Germany. They must have been married or in a registered partnership for at least two years at the time of application. The general requirements for naturalization also apply.
How do you become a German citizen through marriage?
German citizenship can be acquired or lost through marriage. These rules have changed over time and are affected by a number of factors. Acquisition of German citizenship: Prior to April 1953: A foreign woman acquired German citizenship through marriage to a German citizen husband.
When did marriage to a foreign citizen affect German citizenship?
23 May 1949 to March 1953: marriage to a foreign citizen only caused the loss of German citizenship if the woman was not left stateless. Since April 1954: marriage to a foreign citizen does not affect the nationality of the spouse.
Can you marry anyone you like if you are an immigrant?
Yes, you can marry anyone you like, unless it happens to violate local laws. Some U.S. states, for example, don’t recognize a marriage between close family members or people under a certain age. But such situations are rare. The person’s immigration status – legal or not – has no bearing on whether your marriage will be recognized as legal.
Can a foreign citizen become a dual citizen of Germany?
It is possible that the law of the foreign country automatically issues its nationality to the German spouse – the citizen in question will then be a dual citizen.