Apply for naturalisation for persons who have been stateless since birth

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Special information for - City of Rodgau

How do I do this with the city of Rodgau?

When?

  • at any time for preparation online or by e-mail/post (1.) and then for the personal interview on site during opening hours after making an appointment (2.)

How?

1. submission of documents inadvance

or

  • by e-mail to standesamt@rodgau.de or a copy by post
    • Application for naturalisation 
    • Birth or marriage/life partnership certificate
    • Proof of identity in the home country
    • Residence permit
    • Proof of sufficient German language skills (e.g. B1, diploma, etc.)
    • Proof of knowledge of the legal and social order (e.g. naturalisation test, diploma, etc.)
    • Proof of family income
    • Proof of residence in Germany (e.g. certificates of earnings, pension insurance history, etc.)

2. then on site for a personal discussion

  • Rodgau, Hintergasse 15 by appointment under the telephone numbers 06106 693-1120, 1215, 1289, 1280

What do I need for this? (documents)

  • online: Requested documents are on the first page
  • To be presented on site in the original
    • Identity card or passport/travel document of the applicant
    • Application for naturalisation 
    • Birth or marriage/life partnership certificate
    • Proof of identity in the home country
    • Residence permit
    • Proof of sufficient German language skills (e.g. B1, diploma, etc.)
    • Proof of knowledge of the legal and social order (e.g. naturalisation test, diploma, etc.)
    • Proof of family income
    • Proof of residence in Germany (e.g. certificates of earnings, pension insurance history, etc.)

Costs?

  • 255 for the applicant, €51 for each child to be naturalised at the same time


General, more detailed information can be found below.

Naturalisation (preliminary application/preparation for the personal consultation)

  • Service description

    Naturalisation gives you German citizenship. This makes you an equal citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany with all rights and obligations.

    Among other things, you can

    • exercise their right to vote in the federal states and for the German Bundestag,
    • enjoy freedom of movement within the European Union as a citizen of the Union and
    • can also travel to many countries outside Europe without a visa.

    If you have been stateless in Germany since birth, you are entitled to acquire German citizenship through naturalisation under certain conditions.

    Stateless persons are persons who are not recognised as nationals by any state under its law.

    For this you must

    • have been born in the Federal Republic of Germany as a stateless person,
    • have resided legally and permanently in Germany for at least 5 years and
    • have submitted the application before reaching the age of 21.

    The claim is excluded if you have been sentenced to more than 5 years imprisonment or a juvenile sentence.

    If you are under investigation on suspicion of a criminal offence, the naturalisation procedure will be suspended until the proceedings have been concluded.

    Naturalisation becomes effective when the naturalisation certificate is issued. The competent authority is the citizenship authority in your place of residence.

  • Procedure

    You can submit your application for naturalisation in writing to the relevant office:

    • Complete the application in full and submit it by post with the required documents.
    • The competent authority will examine your application and decide whether you fulfil the requirements for naturalisation.
    • If you fulfil the requirements, you will then receive a naturalisation certificate. With this certificate you acquire German citizenship.

  • Prerequisites

    • You must apply for naturalisation before your 21st birthday.
    • You must
      • at least 16 years old or
      • be legally represented.
    • You have been stateless since birth.
    • You were born in Germany.
    • You have been legally and permanently resident in Germany for at least 5 years.
    • You have not been sentenced to a custodial or juvenile sentence of more than 5 years.
    • You are not being investigated on suspicion of a criminal offence.
      • If they do, the naturalisation procedure remains suspended until the criminal proceedings have been concluded.

  • Which documents are required?

    • valid travel document for stateless persons
    • valid residence permit
    • Birth certificate
    • for persons under the age of 16:
      • Proof of legal representation
      • if the parents have joint parental custody, only a declaration of consent from the other parent with custody

  • What fees are incurred?

    Administration fee: € 255.00
    Prepayment: Yes

  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    You must submit the application by your 21st birthday.

  • Legal basis

  • Legal remedy

    • Action before the competent administrative court

  • Applications / Forms

    • Forms available: Yes
    • Written form required: Yes
    • Informal application possible: No
    • Personal appearance required: Yes

  • Short text

    • Naturalisation: Conferral of German citizenship for stateless persons since birth
    • stateless persons are persons who are not recognised as nationals by any state under its law
    • Anyone who has been stateless in Germany since birth is entitled to naturalisation under certain conditions
    • You must have resided legally and permanently in Germany for at least 5 years and apply for naturalisation before your 21st birthday
    • with naturalisation
      • you receive German citizenship and are
      • equal citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany with all rights and obligations
    • Your naturalisation takes effect when you receive your naturalisation certificate
    • Responsible: Citizenship authority of the respective place of residence

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