Germany Federal Police Opens Roles to Non-German Nationals

Germany's Federal Police has clarified that non-German nationals are eligible to apply for general roles within the police force, with citizenship requirements only applicable for civil servant positions. According to an FAQ on their recruitment page, applicants from any nationality may be considered for general roles, provided they meet the legal and professional requirements.

However, to qualify for civil servant status, candidates must possess either German citizenship or citizenship from a member state of the European Union or European Economic Area. The list of eligible EU and EEA member states includes 30 countries, such as Austria, Belgium, France, and Sweden.

The civil servant pathway is restricted to German and EU/EEA nationals, which comes with a distinct legal status under German public service law. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the full eligibility criteria on the Federal Police recruitment platform to ensure their qualifications align with the roles available.