Like all states, the Federal Republic of Germany also grants its citizens certain advantages that foreigners are not entitled to as a matter of course. At the same time, naturalisation represents a commitment to Germany and is values. That means that if you are living here permanently there are many good reasons to become naturalised:    

• You become a German citizen, equal to all other German citizens, and with all the corresponding rights and obligations. 
• You have the right to vote and to be elected (active and passive voting right in all local, regional, national and European elections).
• You have free access to all professions.
• You enjoy an equal right to protection under all social security structures.
• You enjoy freedom of movement within the European Union.
• Taking up employment in other European Union member countries is easier for you.
• You enjoy travel and visa facilitation in many non-European states.
• You no longer require a residence permit, nor do you have to go to foreign consulates or embassies to have a passport issued.
• You receive consular protection abroad (this may be restricted for those with dual citizenship, particularly in their country of origin).