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Which residence permits qualify you for German citizenship?

Which residence permits qualify you for German citizenship?
The Local Germany

You don't need permanent residency to be qualified for a German passport, but the type of permit you have does matter. Here's the scoop on which residence permits allow you to naturalise and which do not.

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