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How do I qualify for a German passport?

April 26, 2017countries Europe European German passport qualify

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How do I qualify for a German passport?

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German BirthThe only way to get a German passport is to be a citizen of Germany. If you were born in Germany, it’s easy to get the passport. However, Germany has strict dual-citizenship laws–if your parents are not German, you will be a citizen of Germany and their country (or countries) until you are 18, when you will have to make a choice.NaturalizationYou also can become a German citizen–and therefore be eligible for a German passport–by naturalizing yourself if you live in Germany. To qualify, you must live in Germany for eight years, have a clean criminal record and be able to support yourself.