legal and social conditions for asylum seekers and refugees in ...

Aliens not born in Germany may apply for citizenship after six years of lawful residence in the
country. For refugees recognised under Section 16a of the Constitution, this eight-year period
runs from the submission of their asylum application. Citizenship is granted under certain
conditions, including renunciation of the previous nationality, sufficient knowledge of the German
language and sufficient resources (the applicant must not be dependent on social benefits).
Repatriation
Both categories of refugees, persons granted Duldung and asylum seekers who have withdrawn
their application are usually eligible for assistance towards repatriation.
This financial assistance only covers travel expenses and includes a maximum of DEM 150 [EUR
76.7] for extra luggage, and an allowance of about DEM 150 [EUR 76.7] per adult and DEM 75
[EUR 38.3] per child, up to a maximum of DEM 750 [EUR 383] per family.
In addition assistance may be given towards transport costs once in the country of origin from the
arrival point to the final destination.
There is no right of return after repatriation.
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