Apply for naturalization for former Germans abroad
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Migration und Integration
Procedure
You or your authorized person can apply for re-naturalization in writing or by appointment in person at your responsible German mission abroad or in writing at the Federal Office of Administration (BVA).
Written application:
- You can receive all the necessary information about the application and required documents or papers in advance by e-mail, telephone or in a personal meeting on site at your competent German mission abroad (appointment).
- You can download the application form directly from the BVA website.
- Fill out the application form completely and sign it.
- Submit the signed application by mail or in person together with the required documents to your responsible German mission abroad.
- Contacting the German mission abroad is not obligatory. You can also submit the application with all documents directly to the BVA. However, contacting and submitting the application via the German mission abroad is recommended, as the mission must issue a statement on your application.
- The BVA will check your application and inform you if further documents and information are required for the processing of the application.
Conclusion of the procedure (in writing):
- After the decision, you will receive a request for payment of the procedure fee. If your application is approved, the BVA will send your naturalization certificate to your competent German mission abroad. They will inform you about the further procedure for the delivery of the naturalization certificate.
- If the Federal Office of Administration (BVA) rejects your application, you will usually also receive a rejection notice via your competent German mission abroad.
