Germany Citizenship by Descent

Germany · Europe – EU

Citizenship by DescentCitizenship (passport)OpenAncestry / descentEU accessStrong passport

Min investment: On request
Time to status: 6-18 months
Path to citizenship: Direct (by descent)
Residency requirement: None
Visa-free destinations: 192
Dual citizenship allowed: Yes

Notes for Chinese applicants

Child of a German citizen at birth. Germany's 2024 reform now broadly permits dual citizenship. World-top passport. See Art. 116 restoration row for Nazi-era persecution descendants.

About Germany

Healthcare: ★★★★★
Safety: ★★★★★
Cost of living: High
Climate: Temperate
China relations: Cordial / neutral

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