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Apply for naturalization within the framework of reparation - for persons expatriated during National Socialism and their descendants - abroad.

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Procedure

            			
You or your authorized person can apply for naturalization under the reparation program in writing or by appointment in person at your responsible 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 include with your application.
  • You can download the application form directly from the website of the Federal Office of Administration.
  • If necessary, the diplomatic mission abroad can assist you in filling out the application form.
  • Complete the application form in full and sign it.
  • Submit the signed application by mail or in person, together with the required supporting documents, to your local German mission abroad (appointment).
  • However, contacting the German mission abroad is not mandatory. You can also send the application directly by mail to the BVA.
  • 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 reparation process electronically.
  • Note: You will need an eIDAS-compliant form of authentication for the online function.
  • Attach the other requested documents as a file.
  • Submit your application.
  • The BVA will check your application and request certified copies of any 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 naturalization certificate.
  • If the BVA cannot approve your application, you will be informed by the mission abroad.
			
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