Request for Guidance Regarding Proof of Identity for Naturalization
I have been living in Germany for the past ten years. During this time, I have not been able to provide a Tazkira (Afghan national ID) or a birth certificate. I now meet the requirements under §25 Abs. 2 and would like to apply for German citizenship.
Unfortunately, the relevant authority has asked me to clarify my identity, which has created a challenge for me. At the moment, the only solution I can think of is to contact the Afghan Consulate in Munich to apply for a passport.
However, as you may be aware, approaching the consulate of one’s home country while holding this type of protection status in Germany may result in losing that status. This is a major concern for me.
I kindly ask for your advice and would greatly appreciate any suggestions or alternative options you may have.
Hello @hunterguy thank you for reaching out to us!
It is great to hear that you meet the requirements for §25 Abs. 2!
It is absolutely understandable that you do not want to risk your protection status. To give you a more precise answer, may I ask whether you have already received the residence permit card (plastic card)? To support you more specifically, I would need to know the additional paragraph mentioned after §25 Abs. 2 - is it §3 or §4 of the Asylum Act (AsylG)?
Happy to get your feedback!