Applying for permission to retain German citizenship
Do you have German citizenship and would also like to take on a foreign citizenship?
German citizenship is not lost when acquiring a foreign citizenship only if a German citizenship authority grants permission to retain German citizenship before acquiring the foreign citizenship (retention permit).
If you intend to acquire a foreign nationality, you are therefore advised to contact the citizenship authority responsible for your place of residence in good time beforehand.
Necessary documents:
Information and application forms can be obtained by telephone on 0365/838-1910 or 1913, or by appointment in person from the Citizenship Office at STADTSERVICE H35.
Fees:
255,00 Euro
Citizenship authority
| Office | Heinrichstraße 35
07545 Gera |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Kornmarkt 12
07545 Gera |
| Closing days | 10.05.2024, 04.10.2024, 23.12.2024 |
| Transportation | Linie 1, Zentrale Umsteigestelle Heinrichstraße; Linie 3, Zentrale Umsteigestelle Heinrichstraße oder mit dem Bus Zentrale Umsteigestelle Heinrichstraße |
| Barrier-free access | Yes |
Citizenship Authority | |
| staatsangehoerigkeit@gera.de | |
| Fax | 0365 838 - 1901 |
| Opening hours | by appointment |