Is the period in which I held a residence acc. to §25 (5) counting for the naturalisation?

Question

Hello wefugees Team,
I would like inquire if the time holding a residence permit in accordance with section 25.5 is also counted towards the five (5) years residence period required for Naturalization.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Hello and thank you for your question! 

It is true that you cannot be naturalised directly with a residence permit according to §25 (5). As far as I know, however, the years in which you have had a residence permit in accordance with § 25 (5) count towards the corresponding previous residence period (Voraufenthaltszeit) for the German citizenship. 

Would you agree with me, dear @mbeon-Éanna? 

All the best, 

Meike