RESTORATION OF GERMAN CITIZENSHIP

There are various ways to re-obtain German citizenship. For example, Sec. 13 of the German Nationality Act provides a facilitated process through which former citizens may seek re-instatement.

However, that procedure is only available if an applicant can demonstrate that he or she (a) would have been granted a Retention Certificate (had a timely application been made), and (b) maintains sufficient ties to Germany that still exist today. Read more about dual citizenship and re-obtaining German citizenship.

Please also check our webpage www.amIGerman.com to find out more about acquisition of Citizenship by declaration for persons who could not acquire German citizenship because of former gender discriminatory laws, as well as acquisition based on grounds of restitution.