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Common Mistakes When Applying for German Citizenship
Why Experience Matters Let’s start by saying: German Citizenship Restoration did not reinvent the wheel. The criteria for German citizenship applications based on ancestry are publicly available on the Bundesverwaltungsamt […]
Can I Acquire German Citizenship Through My Family?
German Citizenship Through Family – Eligibility Explained Many people ask: “Can I get German citizenship through my grandparents, parents, or great-grandparents?” This is sometimes referred to as German citizenship by […]
UK Tightens Border Rules: Essential Guidance for Dual UK–German Citizens
How New UK Travel Rules Affect Dual UK-German Citizens As the UK fully enforces its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system from 25 February 2026, travel for British citizens and those […]
German Citizenship Restoration Deconstructed: Article 116 GG or Section 15 StAG — Which route fits?
Understanding German Citizenship Restoration Routes Here at German Citizenship Restoration, we provide expert guidance and support to clients seeking to restore German citizenship, assisting them in navigating both key legal […]
German Citizenship Application Forms – What You Need to Know
Forms, Forms, Forms! One of the main challenges when applying for German citizenship, whether via Article 116(2) GG, Section 5 StAG or Section 15 StAG, is completing the required application […]
How I restored my German citizenship – a client’s perspective
A Client’s Journey to German Citizenship with German Citizenship Restoration We asked John Spindler, who recently received his German citizenship and passport, about his experience of the process. What first […]
Loss of Citizenship by Marriage and Citizenship by Declaration
Claiming German Citizenship Through Your Mother If you have read our blog entry on the acquisition of German citizenship by declaration, you will know that under certain circumstances the child […]
German Citizenship Restoration – Our Service – 2026
German Citizenship Restoration – What We Do Formed in the aftermath of the Brexit decision, German Citizenship Restoration was established to assist clients with restoring their family’s former German citizenship. […]
The finish line is in sight – what next?
From German Citizenship Application Preparation to Submission The documentary preparation for the German citizenship restoration process is finally complete! It began with a thorough initial consultation, sharing family history and […]
Why Choose German Citizenship Over Other EU Nationalities?
Why Germany? Many of the people turning to us may also have a claim to another EU nationality, such as Poland, Austria, Portugal, Italy or Romania, to name just a […]
Our Journey into German Citizenship Restoration
This is US! As we enter 2023 and German Citizenship Restoration turns 4 years old (how did that happen?), I reflect on our journey so far. Formed in the aftermath […]
Acquisition of German Citizenship by Declaration
What Is German Citizenship by Declaration? Since August 2021, German citizenship by declaration under Section 5 StAG has created a new pathway for individuals who were previously unable to acquire […]
REVEALED – the eligibility criteria for “Section 15” applications
Restitution of German Citizenship Under Section 15 of the German Nationality Act It’s been a long time coming, but the Federal Office of Administration has finally issued the naturalisation regulations […]
Germany Announces New Section 15 StAG Citizenship Pathway
GCR Has Great News! – Germany Announces “Section 15”- A New Regulation to Ease the Pathway to Citizenship Restoration for Descendants of Nazi Victims Whilst the details are yet to […]
Does German Citizenship Restoration work with global clients?
Supporting Clients Worldwide With German Citizenship Restoration Whilst German Citizenship Restoration is a UK registered company, we boast a truly global clientele, helping those eligible to restore German citizenship under […]
Introduction to Dual Nationality
What You Need to Know About German Dual Nationality Our clients often ask what acquiring German citizenship actually means. The most common questions that arise are: Can I keep my […]
Restoring German Citizenship After Brexit – Can I Keep My British Citizenship?
In a nutshell – Yes. Keeping British Citizenship When Restoring German Citizenship after Brexit Restoring German citizenship under Article 116(2) GG is independent of Brexit-related laws. Those eligible can apply […]
Finally – Great News for descendants of German Jewish Mothers!
Expanded Criteria for German Citizenship Eligibility Under Article 116 II GG Following a series of unsuccessful attempts by German authorities to simplify the naturalisation process for descendants of German Jewish […]
German Citizenship Law: Much Ado About Nothing?
Changes to Article 116 German Citizenship Law After the excitement surrounding Germany’s announcement that it would make naturalisation easier for descendants of those persecuted during the Nazi era, we took […]
Why is Research so Important for German Citizenship Applications?
German Citizenship Legal Pathways Today there are multiple routes to German citizenship. Under Article 116 II of the German Basic Law, the Grundgesetz “Former German citizens who between 30 January […]
Why Choose German Citizenship Restoration?
Why Us? When we just started our little project, one of the first questions we were asked by clients was “why should we pay you for something we can get […]
The Historical Context Behind German Citizenship Migration
The Circle of Migration When we first opened our doors in the UK, we knew that we wouldn’t be received with open arms by everyone. After all, we were offering […]
You get more than you bargained for with a German Jewish Grandparent
German Citizenship by Descent Through Grandparents For those of us lucky enough, having close grandparents in our children’s lives, is a true blessing. In fact, a high level of grandparental […]
A Personal Journey to German Citizenship
Missing Those ‘Black and White’ Days Blog by British-born, London-based, Sara Leshem, on how life led her to become intrinsically linked to Germany, the only country she vowed never to […]
Acquiring German Citizenship and the Internal Struggle
Why People Choose to Reclaim German Citizenship Growing up as Jews in Germany, many of us were faced with the dilemma of living in the land of the Holocaust. I […]