Dania Höltershinken is a German citizenship and immigration lawyer at Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte PartG. She offers legal advice and representation in all citizenship law matters, including German citizenship by descent and naturalisation. With a focus on personalised legal guidance, she accounts for each client’s circumstances and ensures they are carefully addressed, providing tailored advice and representation to achieve their goals efficiently.
German Citizenship by Descent (Ancestry)
Dania Höltershinken guides clients through the process of obtaining German citizenship by descent. She assists individuals who have German ancestry in tracing their lineage and preparing the necessary documentation to prove their eligibility. Her approach ensures that her clients fully understand the criteria and legal requirements, streamlining what can often be a complex and time-consuming process.
German Citizenship by Residency
For clients seeking German citizenship through residency, Ms. Höltershinken offers support throughout the naturalisation process. She advises clients on meeting the residency requirements and integration conditions necessary for successful applications. Furthermore, she provides strategic guidance on fulfilling the mandatory timeframes and documentation, ensuring a smooth transition from permanent resident to German citizen.
Other Issues in German Citizenship Law
Dania Höltershinken is adept at handling a wide range of other German citizenship law matters, including dual citizenship, loss and renunciation of German citizenship, and cases involving stateless persons. She stays current with legislative changes and judicial rulings that may impact her clients, offering proactive solutions to emerging challenges.
Her comprehensive approach covers complex scenarios such as the reacquisition of German citizenship for former citizens and addressing the nuances of citizenship for children born to non-German parents in Germany.
In German immigration law, Dania Höltershinken provides strategic advice on selecting the appropriate residence permits for work, study, family reunification, or other purposes. She handles complex cases involving visa applications, work permits, and the legal requirements for expatriates moving to Germany. She seeks to provide solutions tailored to each client’s situation, whether they are multinational corporations relocating employees or private individuals seeking to build a new life in Germany.
Dania Höltershinken studied law at the University of Münster, specialising in corporate, antitrust, and competition law. After her second state examination, she worked successfully as a lawyer in Ernst & Young’s litigation department. Dania joined Schlun & Elseven in 2022 and worked as a lawyer in a Swiss Law firm in 2024 where she worked in several areas. In 2025 she rejoined S&E as part of the citizenship and migration law team.
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