apply for naturalisation under the reparation scheme - for persons expatriated during National Socialism and their descendants - abroad

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Applications for (re-)naturalisation can be made by:

• former Germans who were deprived of their German citizenship between 30.01.1933 and 08.05.1945 due to political, religious or racial persecution

or

• Descendants of persons who were deprived of German citizenship between 30.01.1933 and 08.05.1945 due to political, religious or racial persecution.

Further requirements:

• the deprivation was effected by automatic loss in accordance with the 11th Ordinance to the Reich Citizenship Law of 25.11.1941 (concerns all Jewish German citizens who had their habitual residence abroad at the time of entry into force or later)

or

• by loss in individual cases according to the Law on the Revocation and Deprivation of German Nationality of 14 July 1933 (published in the Reichsanzeiger)

and

• Their permanent place of residence is abroad.

Notice:
If the German nationality has not been withdrawn by denaturalization, but the ancestor lost it in connection with National Socialist persecution measures, a naturalization according to § 15 StAG (Wiedergutmachungseinbürgerung nach Verfolgung) may come into question.

• Forms: yes
• Online procedure possible: yes
• Written form required: no
• Personal appearance required: yes

• Antrag auf Einbürgerung im Rahmen der Wiedergutmachung (Wiedergutmachungseinbürgerung nach Entzug) auf der Internetseite des Bundesverwaltungsamtes

When applying, you must submit:

• as persons of the immediate generation of victims:
  • Birth certificate,
  • current identity document, for example:
    • identity card or passport
  • Proof of previous possession of German citizenship, such as:
    • old German identity documents, including a passport,
    • deregistration certificates from before 1945,
    • old certificate of origin
  • Evidence of the fate of persecution, such as.
    • Entry of religious affiliation in birth or marriage certificates of:
      • you or
      • your parents or, if applicable
      • your grandparents or
      • your great-grandparents
  • notations in your passport or on other official documents
  • references to receipt of compensation benefits under the Federal Compensation Act
  • if applicable, proof of name changes
  • if applicable, proof of the acquisition of a foreign nationality
• as descendants of affected persons:
  • Birth certificate,
  • current identity document, for example:
    • identity card or passport,
  • other civil status documents, for example:
    • birth certificates or marriage certificates,
  • Proof of previous possession of German nationality of your ancestors, for example:
    • old German identity papers (up to 1945),
    • deregistration certificates (from before 1945),
    • old certificate of origin,
  • Proof of the persecution fate of your ancestors, for example:
    • entry of religious affiliation in birth or marriage certificates (ancestors up to 1945),
    • notations in old passports or on other official documents (up to 1945),
    • references to receipt of compensation benefits under the Federal Indemnification Law
  • if applicable, proof of name changes,
  • if applicable, proof of the acquisition of a foreign nationality by the ancestors

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Notice:
Please keep in mind that you may incur costs for obtaining documents, translations and certifications.

You or your authorised person can apply for naturalisation under the reparation scheme in writing or by appointment in person at your competent German mission abroad or in writing or online at the Federal Office of Administration (BVA).
Written application

• You can obtain all the necessary information in advance by e-mail, telephone or in a personal meeting on site (appointment). Among other things, you will receive information about which documents you should enclose with your application.
• You can download the application form directly from the website of the Federal Office of Administration.
• If necessary, the diplomatic mission or consular post abroad can assist you in completing the application form.
• Complete the application form in full and sign it.
• Submit the signed application by post or in person together with the required supporting documents to your local German mission abroad (appointment).
• However, contacting the German mission abroad is not obligatory. You can also send the application directly to the BVA by post.
• The BVA will check your application and inform you if further documents and information are required for the processing of the application.

Online application

• Go to the Federal Portal website and fill out the application form for naturalization under the reparations program electronically.
• Note: You will need an eIDAS-compliant form of authentication to use the online function.
• Attach the other requested documents as a file.
• Submit your application.
• The BVA will check your application and, if necessary, request a certified copy of the required documents.

Complete the process (in writing and online):

• If your application is approved, the BVA will send your naturalization certificate to the responsible foreign mission. They will inform you about the further procedure for the delivery of the naturalisation certificate.
• Should the BVA not be able to approve your application, you will be informed by the mission abroad.

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• For processing the application: usually 18 - 24 months

• Merkblätter und Hinweise auf der Internetseite des Bundesverwaltungsamtes (BVA)

• Artikel 116 Absatz 2 Grundgesetz (GG)

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