Can I hold dual citizenship after naturalising in Germany?

The 2024 reform of German nationality law removed the general requirement to give up your original citizenship when naturalising, so dual citizenship is now possible for everyone. It also reduced the standard residence requirement from eight years to five. A brief three-year fast-track option for exceptional integration was introduced in 2024 but later abolished, so five years is the general standard. Naturalisation still requires adequate German (normally B1 or above in practice), passing the naturalisation test, financial independence and a clean record. Because nationality rules can change, confirm the current requirements with your local naturalisation authority before applying.