🇩🇪 Germany · Ancestry
German Citizenship by Declaration (StAG §5 — Descendants, until Aug 2031) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Ancestry proof | Required |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.bva.bund.de/DE/Services/Buerger/Ausweis-Dokumente-Recht/Staatsangehoerigkeit/Einbuergerung/EER/01-Informationen_EER/01_01_EER_was_ist/01_02_EER_was_ist_node.html.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.