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Naturalisation

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“Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit” – do you want that to be the start of your new national anthem, too? If you want to acquire German citizenship, this is the right place. Here you will find information on the naturalisation test, naturalisation for spouses and how you can apply for verification of citizenship.

There are 9 services for Naturalisation

Apply for a negative certificate (for citizenship)
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Official proof of non-existence of German citizenship (examination and determination).
Apply for naturalisation for former Germans abroad
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If you live abroad, were once German and would like to become so again, you can apply for re-naturalisation under certain conditions.
apply for naturalisation under the reparation scheme - for persons expatriated during National Socialism and their descendants - abroad
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If you or your ancestors were deprived of German citizenship during the National Socialist era, you can apply for re-naturalisation under certain conditions.
Apply for subsequent inclusion of spouses and descendants in the late resettler admission decision
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If you are an ethnic German resettler living in Germany and still have family members (spouse, descendants) in the resettlement area, you can apply for them to be included in your admission decision at a later date.
Applying for a citizenship card
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You can apply for a binding determination of your German citizenship if you have a legitimate interest in doing so.
Citizenship card: Issuance
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Formal proof of possession of German citizenship is provided by means of a citizenship certificate. This certificate is required for certain legal transactions or legal...
Late repatriate certificate issuance
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If you have received a notice of admission as an ethnic German repatriate and are registered in Germany at your new place of residence, you will receive a certificate as an ethni...
Naturalization: Approval - for foreigners entitled to naturalization
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Children born in Germany to foreign parents can, under certain conditions, acquire German citizenship by birth. Foreigners who have been legally habitually resident in Germany...
Request clarification of the non-existence of an option obligation
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German citizenship: Determination of the continued existence of German citizenship for children born in Germany within the framework of the option obligation.

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Further Links

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Single points of contact of the state of Lower Saxony, Single points of contact of the countries of Europe, advice and assistance for EU citizens and their families.