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What Nigerians Should Know as Germany’s New Citizenship Law Launches

What Nigerians Should Know as Germany’s New Citizenship Law Launches

More Nigerians will be looking to become German citizens now that the European country just launched a new law granting dual citizenship and naturalisation to Nigerians and other non-EU immigrants after five years of residence.

This legislative change is part of Germany’s efforts to attract skilled workers around the globe and make the country more appealing for long-term settlement.

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Germany Launches Opportunity Card to Attract Skilled Nigerians and Others

Germany Launches Opportunity Card to Attract Skilled Nigerians and Others

The Government of Germany has introduced the ‘Opportunity Card,’ a new initiative aimed at attracting skilled workers from non-European Union (EU) countries, including Nigeria.

This portal where applicants were asked to apply showed Nigeria as one of the countries of residence of intending applicants.

The Opportunity Card, a type of residence permit, allows individuals from third countries—nations outside the EU—to enter Germany to seek employment.

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Germany Introduces New Skilled Worker Visa Rules for Easier Access to Residence Permits

Germany Introduces New Skilled Worker Visa Rules for Easier Access to Residence Permits

Germany residence permits are usually issued for one year and can be extended to up to three years.

Germany has introduced new employment and recognition rules for the benefit of employment of skilled workers in the country. Germany essentially, is reshaping the job sector by implementing the new provisions of The Skilled Immigration Act.

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Germany Working to Fast-Track Student Visa for Nigerians — says German Envoy

Germany Working to Fast-Track Student Visa for Nigerians — says German Envoy

The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs Annett Gunther, says her country is working to improve the visa issuance process for Nigerians seeking to study in Germany.

Gunther, who said her country is not against Nigerians coming, said already there are no less than 4,000 Nigerians schooling and working in Germany.

Gunther made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja.

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Germany To Allow International Students Work For 9 Months Prior To Studies

Germany has introduced a new regulation to allow international students with student visas to work 9 months prior to their studies. The country recently announced this second segment of its revamped skilled worker law, following the initial enactment in November 2023. The government aims to attract skilled workers from various industries and is doing so through its international student visa route by relaxing regulations.

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