German citizenship by descent hinges on the direct family line.
There are nuances for eligibility and this is why assessment requires extensive experience and in-depth knowledge.
Conditions
Historical Circumstances:
Your ancestors had their citizenship revoked under Nazi rule (1933-1945) on political, racial, or religious grounds.
Foreign Father, German Mother (Born Before 1975):
Your birth was before 1975 to a foreign father and a German citizen mother, born in wedlock.
German Father, Foreign Mother (Born Before 1975):
Your birth was before 1975 in wedlock to a German father and a foreign mother.
Foreign Mother, German Father (Born Before 01.07.1993):
Your birth was before 01.07.1993 to a foreign mother, and your father was a German citizen at the day of your birth, born outside of wedlock, with paternity proven before you turned 23.
German Parent (Born After 1975):
Your birth was after 1975 in wedlock to a German parent.
Children of a Mother Who Lost German Nationality Automatically:
Children born to a mother who lost German nationality before their birth due to marriage with a foreigner.
