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German citizenship 2026: 5-year rule stays, dual citizenship allowed, 3-year fast-track repealed
Germany's 2024 reform cut naturalisation to 5 years and allowed dual citizenship — but the 3-year fast-track was repealed 30 Oct 2025. What it means for Pakistani and Indian migrants.
Published 2026-06-15
COVID in 2026 Germany — what's actually still in place?
Quick status update for newcomers: no entry restrictions, no mask mandates, no isolation orders, no vaccination proof needed. COVID is treated as endemic in 2026. Here is the clean one-page answer.
Published 2026-04-23
€1,000 a month from your employer — the Qualifizierungsgeld most newcomers haven't heard of
Germany's 2024 Weiterbildungsgesetz pays 60% of your salary (67% with children) while you reskill. Here's who qualifies in 2026 and how to make your employer apply.
Published 2026-04-23
Germany's 2026 military service law — does it apply to you?
The Wehrdienst-Modernisierungsgesetz takes effect January 1, 2026. Registration + medical exam — not conscription — for German men born 2008+. Here's what it means for Blue Card holders, EU citizens, students, and permanent residents.
Published 2026-04-23
BAföG 2026 changes: higher maximum, wider eligibility, faster approvals
Germany's 2026 BAföG reform raises the maximum to €992/month, expands parental-income exemptions, and speeds up first-decision timelines.
Published 2026-04-21
2026 Blue Card salary thresholds: €50,700 standard, €45,934.20 shortage
Germany's 2026 EU Blue Card salary thresholds changed on January 1. Here's what counts as a shortage occupation and how to prove you qualify.
Published 2026-04-21
Deutschlandticket jumps to €63 in 2026 — should you still keep it?
The D-Ticket rose from €58 to €63 per month in January 2026. For most newcomers it's still the single best pass in Germany. Here's the math.
Published 2026-04-21
Visa shortage-occupations list expanded for 2026 — 24 new job families added
Germany's 2026 Mangelberuf expansion opens the lower Blue Card threshold to caregivers, educators, and skilled trades previously capped out.
Published 2026-04-21