Why is the German passport so popular and why are so many Israelis in a hurry to get it?
The German passport is more accessible than ever to the descendants of German Jews.
We asked the leader in the field, Adv. Dr. Yuval Chen, who since 1997 has handled thousands of applications for a German passport, what are the conditions and why are hundreds of thousands of Israelis now trying to obtain a German passport?
Dor Avshalom, in collaboration with Zap Mishpati
03/07/2022
Sunday, 03 July 2022, 06:42 Updated: 06:55
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"German passport allows anyone holding it to enjoy all that Germany and the EU have to offer" (Photo: ShutterStock)
In order to obtain a German passport one must obtain German citizenship.
"There are a number of reasons, ie a legal basis, by virtue of which German citizenship can be obtained," explains attorney Dr. Yuval Chen of the conditions for obtaining citizenship.
"In the summer of 2021, the Germans added another option for German citizenship. This is a dramatic change that now allows hundreds of thousands of children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren of anyone who lived in Germany until 1933 to obtain a German passport, even if the persecuted came to Germany from Poland or elsewhere (Jews called" Aust " Juden ") and did not have German citizenship."
According to him, anyone applying for a German passport was required to present proof that he was the child, grandson or grandson of a person who lived in Germany before 1933, was persecuted and his center of life was in Germany until 1933 and could have received German citizenship had the Nazis not come to power.
Why are thousands of Israelis now flocking to take advantage of the opportunity and obtain a German passport?
"The German passport allows anyone who holds it to enjoy everything that Germany and the EU have to offer, such as unlimited job opportunities throughout the European space: studies, starting a business, unlimited accommodation options, receiving loans and also receiving scholarships. The German passport also allows you to enjoy the art. To Germany with the Anglo-Saxon countries, such as entering the United States and staying there without the need for a visa and easing work permits. ”
Even if all the benefits are not relevant at the moment, says Adv. The possibility of using all the same options whenever they want, even in decades to come.
Therefore, it is no wonder that all the descendants of the persecuted Jews from Germany are in a hurry to apply for a German passport.
"Even those whose claim to German citizenship was previously rejected because their grandparents were not German citizens are now in a hurry and are once again filing the claim for German citizenship on a different legal basis."
Why "hurry"?
"The descendants of the persecuted Jews in Germany understand that this is a one-time opportunity to guarantee them, their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren German citizenship and hurry to file the lawsuits. "German, a requirement that existed in the past in a number of situations. It is certainly possible that there is also a quota and after that the conditions will be toughened again."
Have you already had success with the new law in Germany?
"The first case, in which we succeeded in convincing Germany to grant our client German citizenship, is also the first case in Israel and I am happy to be the pioneer in all those claims of the descendants of the 'East Juden' who lived in Germany."
Have you had any further successes?
"I do not like to testify about myself but you can google 'German passport - Yuval Chen', go to our site and see some of the thank you messages from my clients who received German citizenship within a few months under the new law in Germany."
How exactly are "months"?
I have seen on other sites that this is a time of about two years.
"What is written on the other sites is not entirely wrong and in principle it is an average period of about two years. However, when a lawyer knows what Germany is examining in the lawsuit, what documents should be attached, what historical documents should be found in Germany and where to locate them, what to emphasize "In the lawsuit and what not to mention - in short, as long as the lawsuit and the evidence are 'chewed' in such a way that Germany has no doubt and all the conditions of German law have been proven according to documents - the time period can be much shorter."
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"This is a completely legal procedure, so it is recommended not to contact the perpetrators" (Photo: Nati Hadad)
How does an Israeli lawyer know what Germany's requirements are?
"If a lawyer in Israel does not speak German or knows German at the level of completing a language course, I do not know how he can handle obtaining German citizenship, even if someone from his office knows German. He may be working with a lawyer in Germany, but then it is a very cumbersome procedure." .
Advocate Dr. Chen adds: If he is an Israeli lawyer who has never studied law in Germany and German citizenship laws and has not even visited a court there, he will not have real and real tools for obtaining German citizenship, and he will not be able to deal with the strict professionals of the entity. Certified in Germany - German Ministry of the Interior.
Also, such a lawyer will not be able to understand all the subtleties of German law, even if he is fluent in German.
"Even a German lawyer will not know how to handle obtaining Israeli citizenship for his clients and it will be very difficult for him to understand the subtleties of the law."
What exactly is Germany looking at in the lawsuit?
"Germany is descending to an unimaginable level of resolution regarding the circumstances of the lives of those persecuted, while examining whether the circumstances of their lives actually comply with the conditions of German law for obtaining German citizenship."
Is a spouse allowed to get a German passport?
"The answer is no. A spouse is not entitled to a German passport unless they have lived in Germany for five years and the spouse agrees to give up their Israeli citizenship. However, a daughter of a German citizen is allowed to live, stay and work in the European space. ".
How to start the process?
"This is a completely legal proceeding and therefore it is recommended not to contact the detainees. Since this is a legal proceeding that is conducted entirely in German only and regardless of Israeli law, it is recommended to contact only a lawyer who studied German citizenship law in the German law. Do not be ashamed and ask the lawyer "Did you study German citizenship law at the Faculty of Law in Germany? According to the answer, anyone will be able to deduce the degree of expertise of the lawyer."
What is the role of the German embassy in the process?
"It is recommended not to file the claims through the German embassy. The embassy staff are kind and pleasant, but they are not the deciding factor in the matter but only forward the messages and documents to Germany.
"We work directly with the competent body in Germany and are in almost daily contact with it regarding the variety of cases we handle. This saves us a lot of time. After Germany approves the claim, it orders its embassy to summon the applicant and hand him the citizenship certificate. Only then can anyone fill out. A short form, pay a fee and order a German passport. "
Since 1997, Adv. Dr. Yuval Chen has handled thousands of applications for a German passport.
He completed his law studies in Germany and a doctorate in law from the University of Frankfurt.
Adv. Dr. Chen has exceptional knowledge of German citizenship procedures and is well acquainted with the bodies responsible for this in Germany.
To check eligibility for a German passport
Adv. Dr. Yuval Chen on a legal website
for contact and for more details, please call - 053-9374954 or email - hen@yuval-ra.com
Article courtesy of Zap Legal
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