Other types of naturalization

WHAT

In Germany, there are some more types of naturalization:

• Discretionary naturalization: Discretionary naturalization rests not on entitlement derived from law but on a decision made at the legal discretion of the relevant authority. Persons who wish to become naturalized but are not yet legally eligible to do so may, under circumstances defined in Section 8 of the Nationality Act, become naturalized citizens at the discretion of the authorities.
• Derivative naturalization: Spouses who are not yet eligible for naturalization and minor children may apply for naturalization along with their eligible spouse or parent, which gives families of foreigners the possibility of acquiring German citizenship together. Apart from the minimum residence requirement, the requirements for derivative naturalization are the same as for naturalization on the basis of legal entitlement.

WHERE

München, Deutschland