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Germany Right of Return

3 facts quoted from the official source

Return residence for a former long-term resident who grew up in Germany

Route type
Residence-based status
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
1
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

1 requirement quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Prior immigration or residence statusRight of returnSection 37 Residence Act
Also stated by the source
  • Official source basisA foreigner whose lawful habitual residence as a minor was in the federal territory is to be granted a temporary residence permit if.checked 2026-07-29 · Residence Act, section 37
  • Purpose or legal basisRight of returnSection 37 Residence Act
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Germany?
The official source states: Return residence for a former long-term resident who grew up in Germany

Every answer is quoted from the official gesetze-im-internet.de page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 3 points against the official source; 3 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gesetze-im-internet.deLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Germany government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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