Germany Art. 116(2) Restoration (Nazi-era victims)

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Citizenship by DescentCitizenship (passport)OpenAncestry / descentEU accessStrong passport

Min investment: On request
Time to status: 6-24 months
Path to citizenship: Direct (restoration)
Residency requirement: None
Visa-free destinations: 192
Dual citizenship allowed: Yes

Notes for Chinese applicants

Descendants of German Jews (and others) stripped of citizenship 1933-1945 on racial/religious/political grounds can have it restored — all generations, no residence or language test, dual allowed. World-top passport.

About Germany

Healthcare: ★★★★★
Safety: ★★★★★
Cost of living: High
Climate: Temperate
China relations: Cordial / neutral

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