How to Immigrate to Germany

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By Bryan Hamlin
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Want to become a German citizen? Verstehen Sie Deutsche? This article tells of the naturalisation process to become a citizen of Germany.

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Instructions

Step 1

Acquire German citizenship through naturalization unless you marry a German, are a refugee, a former German citizen or were a victim of Nazi persecution.
Step 2

Move to Germany and become a permanent resident for eight years.
Step 3

Learn to speak and write German.
Step 4

Be able to support yourself without having to depend on welfare.
Step 5

Prove that you renounce your existing citizenship.