How Long Does the Naturalization (Einbürgerung) Process Take? How Much Does it Cost?
If you have been trying to take up German citizenship, you might have noticed that the process can take forever. Now after so many people Read More
Category: Einbürgerung
Demand For Simplified Naturalization for 3rd Gen. Migrants in Switzerland Intensify
The SP MigrantInnen, an activitist group in Switzerland, is demanding for Simplified Naturalisation for Third Generation Migrants. The country will be voting on 12th February Read More
German Citizenship Law Simplified
For those who prefer to look at graphics rather than read loooong texts, this one is for you. If you landed here by mistake and Read More
Gaining German Citizenship Without Living in Germany
You want to gain German citizenship but you haven’t lived in Germany, thus the rules shared here don’t apply to you. In case you want Read More
Regaining Kenyan Citizenship LEGALLY After Taking Up German Citizenship
This specifically for Kenyans who now hold German citizenship and would like to regain their Kenyan citizenship. As shared in the article on How German Read More
Kenyan Permanent Residence Permit for Diasporans Who Renounce Citizenship
When the new constitution was being drafted, the discussion on dual citizenship was top of the list for most diaspora organisations and those that were Read More
Renunciation of Citizenship for Kenyan Children NOT Born in Germany
If you brought your child to Germany and would like for them to take up German citizenship, the German officials will require a renunciation certificate. Read More
Becoming German: Applying for German Citizenship (Einbürgerung)
Even I’m shocked I’ve never written this article. Someone asked me a question recently and I was so sure I had posted an article. I Read More
Niederlassungserlaubnis (Permanent Residence Permit): What do you Need to Get One?
The Niederlassungserlaubnis (permanent Residence permit) is a permit that allows foreigners from non-EU states to live and work freely in Germany. It’s also referred to Read More
Germany Allows Dual Citizenship for Kids BUT With a Caveat
Well, after the elections last year, it took months before the CDU/CSU could finally get a party willing to partner with them and form a Read More
Celebrate Becoming German: Kenyans at the Einbürgerungsfeier
In most German cities, the handing over of the naturalisation certificates is an occassion to be celebrated and usually graced by the mayor of the Read More
Kenyan TV-Show Featuring a Kenyan-German Highlighted in German Media
The first ever Kenyan tv-show to be highlighted on German media. The low budget tv-series is getting more international acclaim and attention than most other Read More
Getting a German Visa and Keeping it
For non-EU citizens, staying in Germany for longer than three months requires a residence permit. This can be a tricky process, as visa expert Christoph Read More
Kenyan-Germans Cry Foul Over Visa Charges
Dual citizenship or lack thereof is contentious issue. Kenya embraced dual citizenship with its new constitution but things have pretty much been upside down since Read More
Kenyan Becomes Face of Diversity in Osnabrück
There’s a HUGE banner hanging at the Rathaus in Osnabrück with an African face on it. The face belongs to an amazing Kenyan lady who’s Read More
Number of Kenyans in Germany and Their Location 2012
I tried to analyse the number of Kenyans in Germany last time and wrote: How Many Kenyans are in Germany and What do they do? Read More
The Coalition Government Agreement
The Coalition government has FINALLY drafted a complete agreement agreed upon by all those that took part in the discussions. The next step is to Read More