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Obtaining a German Passport – A Step by Step Guide

In taking the very first steps to obtaining a German passport, you provide German Citizenship Restoration with information on your family history and provide us with any copies of official documents available.
We make an informal evaluation of your citizenship prospects within 2 days.
a) If we conclude that the documentation provided by you does not contain proof regarding the former German citizenship but there is enough information to enable us to conduct a thorough research in the relevant archives and registries in Germany, and you wish to proceed, we ask for an initial research fee of £600.
b) If based on the information and documentation provided we are confident that you are eligible and you wish to proceed, then we ask for an application fee totalling in the amount of £3000 for the first applicant and a further £600 for every eligible family member wishing to file an application for re-naturalisation. This amount is to be paid in two instalments, as set forth below.
c) If a research as per subsection a) was successfully conducted and you wish to proceed to the application stage, the research fee of £600 will be deducted from the application fee, as per subsection b) so that effectively, the research will not lead to any further costs for you but is rather conducted to ensure the success of your application.
VAT is to be added to our fees, where applicable.
We then begin the application process either by commencing research (usually takes around 3 months) where document retrieval is necessary, OR by collating authorised copies of original documents to initiate the application process. In the latter case, this is when the first instalment of the application fee is to be paid, less the research fee, where applicable.
When we are 100% confident that we have all necessary documentation to prove your case and that under German law, your application must be granted, German Citizenship Restoration prepare and submit the application forms, present evidence dossier and legalities to ensure best possible outcome. At this stage we ask for the balance of the application fee.
German Citizenship Restoration continue to liaise with the German authorities to handle all arising queries and requirements associated with your case.
Following the German government decision, you will be invited to the German Embassy/Consulate to collect your citizenship certificate, which you will need to then organise directly with them. At this stage German Citizenship Restoration’s service will officially be concluded but should the need arise to assist in Embassy/Consulate communications, we will of course be happy to do so.
The German Embassy/Consulate will then guide you through the passport application process.

In most cases, the process from commencement to certificate collection, usually takes 30-36 months. However, where an applicant is of advanced years (85 and above), the German authorities seek to expedite the process substantially.