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German Immigration News
Our VISAGUARD blog on immigration law in Germany: All important immigration news from the areas of law, politics, and society.




Bundestag passes abolition of turbo naturalization
Abolition of “turbo naturalization”: Bundestag reverses reform of citizenship law On October 8, 2025, the Bundestag voted by a large...

Isabelle Manoli
Oct 9, 20253 min read


Guerrilla warfare between the IU - University of Applied Sciences for International Students and the State Office for Immigration (LEA)
In Berlin, there is currently a growing number of cases in which international students are being denied an extension of their...
Mirko Vorreuter
Oct 7, 20254 min read


New BMI country circular on Ukraine – chances of obtaining longer-term residence permits
On August 11, 2025, the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) published an updated state circular concerning the situation of...

Isabelle Manoli
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Business calls for more immigration under the Western Balkans regulation
Economy: More workers from the Western Balkans The labor shortage in Germany continues to worsen – not just in industry and retail, but...
Mirko Vorreuter
Aug 16, 20252 min read


Work-and-stay agency: What is really planned
The discussion surrounding the so-called "Work and Stay Agency" is attracting attention – and raising many questions. The German...

Mirko Vorreuter, LL.B.
Aug 9, 20252 min read


EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is about to be introduced: What travelers need to know now
On October 12, 2025, the time has come: The European Union will officially launch the new Entry/Exit System (EES) – a digital entry and...

Isabelle Manoli
Jul 27, 20253 min read
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