The threat of Brexit led to a dramatic surge in British citizens obtaining German passports. Since the UK voted to leave the EU in 2016, roughly 34,000 UK citizens have acquired German citizenship.
Applicants include a vast number of former Jewish German citizens and their descendants, eager to retain their freedom to live, work and travel freely within the EU. In many cases, the main consideration for restoring citizenship, has been to protect these rights for their future generations.
Starting in 2026, the European Union will introduce the ETIAS travel authorisation system, requiring visitors from visa-exempt countries to obtain pre-travel approval before entering the EU.
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