Principle of parentage
German: Abstammungsprinzip
German citizenship is based on jus sanguinis ("right of blood"). This means that if either parent is a German citizen, the child automatically obtains German citizenship at birth.
Theme: Visas
German: Abstammungsprinzip
German citizenship is based on jus sanguinis ("right of blood"). This means that if either parent is a German citizen, the child automatically obtains German citizenship at birth.
Theme: Visas
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Planning to bring your spouse or children to Germany? In this webinar, you'll learn about the key requirements for the the application process.