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Germany · Europe – EU

Golden Visa / ResidencyResidency → citizenship pathOpenEU access

Min investment: On request
Time to status: ~1–3 months (with a qualifying job offer)
Path to citizenship: Settlement permit (PR) after 27 months, or 21 months with B1 German; citizenship after 5 years (3 for exceptional integration). Dual citizenship now allowed.
Residency requirement: Hold qualifying employment above the salary threshold; standard presence.
Visa-free destinations: Not specified
Dual citizenship allowed: Yes

Notes

For skilled workers with a recognised university degree and a qualifying job offer. 2026 minimum gross salary: €50,700/yr (general), or €45,934.20/yr for shortage occupations (IT, engineering, science, maths, health), recent graduates (within 3 years) and IT specialists. One of the fastest routes to German permanent residence — settlement permit in 27 months (21 with B1 German). Germany now allows dual citizenship.

About Germany

Healthcare: ★★★★★
Safety: ★★★★★
Cost of living: High
Climate: Temperate

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