Germany Lists 5 Acts Leading to 20-Year Entry Ban

Germany has outlined five specific acts under its official laws that could result in a foreigner being barred from entering or living in the country for a maximum of 20 years. These acts are detailed in the German Gesetze, which governs rules applicable to foreign nationals.

The five acts leading to this severe ban include: committing a crime against peace, committing a war crime, committing a crime against humanity, posing a threat to the security of the Federal Republic of Germany, and posing a terrorist threat. The 20-year ban combines both an entry ban and a residence ban, meaning the affected individual cannot return to or remain in Germany for the entire duration of the penalty.

This law is reserved for acts of the gravest nature, particularly those threatening international peace or violating humanitarian law, and does not apply to minor infractions or general criminal offenses. Foreigners are expected to be aware of these legal provisions as the consequences are long-term.