Dual nationality in Germany (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: German nationality law no longer requires applicants to give up their previous nationality. Acquiring a foreign nationality no longer causes loss of German nationality.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Naturalisation: giving up the previous nationalityNationality rules | Not required [1] |
| Naturalisation: exceptions to giving up the previous nationalityNationality rules | None needed: the requirement to give up the previous nationality no longer exists. [1] |
| Voluntarily acquiring a foreign nationalityNationality rules | No loss of nationality [2] |
| Loss of nationality on acquiring a foreign nationality: detailsNationality rules | Acquiring a foreign nationality is no longer a ground for losing German nationality: the former § 25 is repealed. [2] |
Notes
- The requirement and the loss rule were removed by the reform of the Nationality Act; the consolidated text of the law shows the provisions as repealed.
Sources
- gesetze-im-internet.de (BMJ): Staatsangehörigkeitsgesetz (StAG) § 10 (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- gesetze-im-internet.de (BMJ): Staatsangehörigkeitsgesetz (StAG) § 25 (weggefallen) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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