Does Germany allow dual citizenship? (2026)
Yes — since June 2024, Germany broadly allows multiple citizenship.
Germany now allows dual citizenship. A June 2024 reform ended the general requirement to give up your old nationality when naturalising, and lets Germans keep their citizenship when acquiring another. It's a major change from the previous restrictive regime.
Does Germany allow dual citizenship?
Until 2024, Germany generally required people to choose one nationality, with exceptions for EU and Swiss citizens and hardship cases. The reform that took effect on 27 June 2024 removed that, so multiple citizenship is now broadly accepted.
The catch to watch
The change is recent, so a lot of older guidance online is out of date. Naturalisation still has its own residence and integration requirements — dual citizenship is now allowed, but German citizenship itself still has to be earned or inherited.
How dual citizenship arises
By descent from a German parent, by the 1933–1945 restoration route, or by naturalisation after residence — now without surrendering your other passport.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dual citizenship | Allowed (since 2024) |
| Must renounce? | No (since 2024) |
| Tax basis | Residence |
| How acquired | Descent, restoration, naturalisation |
| Passport | EU — ~190+ visa-free |
Where it fits in a borderless plan
A second nationality is one flag of several. Pair it with a low-tax tax residency and a self-custody plan for your Bitcoin. New to this? See which countries allow dual citizenship, or claim one through ancestry.
Frequently asked questions
Does Germany allow dual citizenship now?
Yes — since 27 June 2024 Germany broadly permits multiple citizenship, ending the old rule that made most people choose one nationality.
Do I still have to give up my old passport to become German?
No — as of the 2024 reform, naturalising as German no longer generally requires renouncing your existing nationality.
Can I reclaim German citizenship and keep my current one?
Yes — descent and the 1933–1945 restoration routes let you hold German citizenship alongside your existing nationality. See our guide to German citizenship by descent.
Official sources
Rules change — always confirm the current position with the primary authority:
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