¼«ËÙʱʱ²Ê

Hamburg.com IASON page

Declare renunciation of German citizenship

You can declare that you renounce your German citizenship.

  •  

Detailed description

If you live in Hamburg, have multiple nationalities and wish to give up your German citizenship, you can submit a declaration of renunciation of German citizenship.

Please note that renouncing German citizenship also means losing rights such as:

  • The right to vote in Germany,
  • The right to consular protection by German embassies.
 

Information

Prerequisites

  • You have German citizenship and at least one other nationality.
  • Your permanent habitual residence is in Hamburg.
  • If you are under 18 years old: You have the permission of the German family court to renounce your German citizenship.

Documents required

  • Birth certificate
  • current proof of possession of another nationality
  • current registration confirmation
  • German identity document
  • for minors: approval of the German family court

Please note

Renunciation is different from relinquishing German citizenship. Relinquishing is necessary if you want to take on another citizenship and must first give up your German citizenship.

Deadlines

No

Procedure

  • You write an email to the responsible authority with your request to renounce your German citizenship.
  • You will receive an email with the required application form and a list of necessary documents.
  • The responsible authority will examine your application and may request additional documents from you.
  • If your application is approved, you will be given the waiver certificate.
    • By handing over the renunciation certificate, you will lose your German citizenship and your German passports will become invalid.
  • If your application is rejected, you will receive a written rejection.

Processing time

Several months

Fees

51,00 EUR

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

§ 26 Nationality Act (StAG)

Find out your responsible facility

Angaben zur Zuständigkeit
Bitte geben Sie hier Ihren Nachnamen an

Haven't found the right one yet?

To Hamburg Service startpage

Keywords: Citizenship, waiver

Last updated: 27.04.2025