The father has been lawfully residing in Germany for eight years and holds a settlement permit

Another case in which the child acquires German citizenship by birth is when one of the parents has been lawfully residing in Germany for eight years and holds a settlement permit, because this is considered an example of successful integration. Once that paternity has been recognised, the mother will thus be granted a residence permit pursuant to section 28, subsection 1, sentence 3 of the Residence Act.