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German consular missions in a number of countries have reported that appointment waiting times for citizenship and passport matters have fallen as earlier backlogs clear. For descendants pursuing German citizenship, the practical effect is a shorter gap between assembling records and lodging an application. Applicants are still advised to prepare their evidence fully before booking, since a complete file is the single biggest factor in a smooth appointment.

Source: Auswaertiges Amt

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The Bundesverwaltungsamt (BVA) has published refreshed guidance on Article 116(2) citizenship restoration, setting out more clearly which records descendants of Nazi-era persecution should gather before filing. The update emphasises proof of the ancestor’s German citizenship and evidence of the persecution or loss, and points applicants to archival sources where those records survive. It does not change eligibility, but it should shorten preparation time for well-documented families.

Source: BVA

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