Naturalisation

Request clarification of the non-existence of an option obligation

German citizenship: Determination of the continued existence of German citizenship for children born in Germany within the framework of the option obligation

Apply for a negative certificate (for citizenship)

Official proof of non-existence of German citizenship (examination and determination).

Apply for a citizenship card

You can apply for the binding determination of your German citizenship if you have a legitimate interest in doing so.

Naturalization Conferral of German citizenship for foreigners entitled to naturalization

You can apply for naturalization to obtain German citizenship if you are eligible for naturalization.

Naturalization Conferral of German citizenship for homeless foreigners

As a homeless foreigner, you can apply for naturalization under simplified conditions.

Naturalization: Granting of German citizenship to stateless persons since birth

You were born in Germany as a child of stateless parents? Then you are entitled to naturalization under certain conditions.

Apply for naturalisation for former Germans abroad

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

If you or your ancestors were deprived of German citizenship during the National Socialist era, you can apply for re-naturalisation under certain conditions.

Naturalisation conditions for nationals of other Member States

This section provides information on the naturalisation conditions for nationals of other Member States.

Naturalization Conferral of German citizenship for foreigners without a claim to naturalization (discretionary naturalization)

Under certain conditions, you can apply for discretionary naturalization even if you are not entitled to naturalization.

Naturalization Conferral of German citizenship for spouses, life partners or minor children without naturalization entitlement (co-naturalization)

If you are married to someone or have a registered civil partnership and they apply for naturalization, you and your minor child can also be naturalized.

Naturalization Conferral of German citizenship for the spouse or partner of a German citizen

You can apply for naturalization under simplified conditions if you are married to a person who has German citizenship or live together in a registered civil partnership.

Naturalization Conferral