Naturalisation in Germany – How can you get German citizenship?
03. Dezember 2026
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EU and outside
Citizens of the European Union can enter Germany without a visa. A valid identity card or passport is required.
The following regulations of the Federal Foreign Office currently apply (please click).
For citizens outside the EU: Third-country nationals generally need a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany.
There are different types of visas.
Skilled Workers Immigration Act
Skilled workers from third countries can immigrate to Germany more easily. The Skilled Workers Immigration Act facilitates entry for employment as a skilled worker. With a concrete job offer and recognition of their qualification, skilled workers with vocational training from third countries now have access to all professions.
Useful links about the visa
Make it in Germany
Information about working, living, training/studying. With the Quick-Check you can check your possibility to work and live in Germany.
Federal Office for Migration and Refugees
Information for immigrants
Service Portal for Baden-Württemberg
Useful information with the relevant contact points in your town.
“My way to Germany”
This website helps you find your way from abroad to Germany and take your first steps in Germany. The site of the Goethe-Institut has many practical tips, pictures and is available in many languages.
Fair mobility
Information on orientation on the German labour market for workers from other countries. There are also advice centres for many sectors.
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There are other Welcome Centres in Baden-Württemberg. The Welcome Center provides advice on topics such as living, reside and working in the Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg region (district of Rottweil, Schwarzwald-Baar district and Tuttlingen).
