Recent online claims suggest Germany has accelerated its naturalization process for foreign nationals.
Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right “Alternative for Germany” party, claimed foreigners get citizenship “with turbo speed” without needing to know German.
However, these claims are misleading. Strict requirements remain in place, requiring applicants to live legally in Germany for five years, pass a B1 level language test, and meet other conditions.
The fast-track “turbo citizenship” path introduced in 2024 was abolished in October 2025.
Contrary to claims by Capital Bra, a German rapper, obtaining a German passport in one month is impossible.
The minimum legal residency requirement for citizenship is five years, with the only exception being spouses of German citizens.
