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Discover If You're a German Citizen by Descent

Thousands of people in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Israel have dormant German citizenship rights. A German-qualified lawyer can help you claim yours.

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Pathways

Citizenship by Declaration (§ 5 StAG)

For descendants whose citizenship was broken by gender discrimination, foreign naturalisation, or birth out of wedlock. This pathway provides a direct route to claim your heritage through a declaration of intent.

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Restoration After Nazi Persecution (Article 116)

Restoration for descendants of those who lost their citizenship between 1933 and 1945 on political, racial, or religious grounds. This right is enshrined in the Grundgesetz to rectify historic injustice.

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Citizenship by Birth

If your parent was German when you were born, you may already be a German citizen. You don't need to apply — you need to prove it with a Staatsangehörigkeitsausweis (certificate of citizenship).

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Check Eligibility

We begin with a comprehensive review of your lineage. As a German-qualified attorney (Rechtsanwältin), I identify the precise legal basis for your claim, ensuring your family history aligns with statutory requirements.

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Gather Documents

Our office guides you through the process of obtaining vital records. We coordinate directly with German archives to secure the ancestral proof required to build a solid legal foundation for your case.

03

We Handle Your Application

I personally prepare your submission and represent you before the German authorities. No intermediaries are involved; your application is managed with the professional directness expected of the German bar.

Direct Legal Representation by a Qualified German Lawyer

Fiona Macdonald is a fully qualified German lawyer (Rechtsanwältin) admitted to the German bar, specialising exclusively in citizenship and immigration law. Fiona provides direct legal representation, corresponding directly with German authorities on your behalf.

As a bilingual practitioner fluent in both German and English, she bridges the gap between international applicants and the complex German legal system, ensuring your dormant citizenship rights are reclaimed with professional precision and legal integrity.

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