Is this possible to attain?
I have strong ties with Germany (my father's family), he was born there, and I'm looking into attaining dual citizenship. I'd like to hear from anyone who knows whether or not this is possible before I waste a lot of time chasing it up with the Australian government (we all know how annoying they can be when it comes to things like this). If you, or anyone you know has dual citizenship, can you please let me know? The circumstances under which it was attained as well. It would be greatly appreciated, thankyou.
2007-10-07 17:57:20 · 7 answers · asked by Lenore 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I'm in Aussie, I don't have due citizenship with any other country so this might not be 100% accurate - but there was a lot of talk in the media about a month ago about Shane Warne wanting to get German citizenship (because its where his grandparents are from) so he wouldn't be counted as an international player in English county cricket. If he was to go ahead with the German citizenship it would have meant that he had to give up his Australian citizenship.
Its only been the last 5yrs or so that dual citizenship has become easier for Australians with other countries - but most countries it's a viable option with is other Commonwealth nations.
2007-10-07 18:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by brat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
German Dual Citizenship
2016-10-16 10:35:55 · answer #2 · answered by marrone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you could already be German and not know it.
Persons born to a parent who was a German citizen at the time of birth are usually German citizens on that basis. It does not matter whether they were born in Germany or not. Nor does it matter if the parent is naturalized German.
Persons who are Germans on the basis of descent from a German parent do not have to apply to retain German citizenship by age 23. If they acquire another citizenship at birth, they can usually continue to hold this.
However, if you are a naturalized Australian and you were born with citizenship elsewhere, you are not eligible for Australian/ German dual citizenship.
If not, German citizenship may be acquired by naturalization by those with permanent residence who have lived in Germany for 8 years. Additional requirements include an adequate command of the German language and an ability to be self-supporting without recourse to welfare.
Applicants for naturalization are normally expected to prove they have renounced their existing nationality, or will lose this automatically upon naturalization. An exception applies to those unable to give up their nationality easily (such as refugees).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_nationality_law
Hope this helps.
2007-10-07 18:14:24 · answer #3 · answered by Ti 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have dual citizenship Australian/British. My friend was entitled to 3 citizenships. Australia is fine with dual citizenship (have been since 2002).
Don't know why you're annoyed with the Australians. Perhaps you're asking the questions in the wrong place. You should try asking the Germans about dual nationality. If you're Australian going to German then you're probably not going to get it but if you're German to Australian then if you get permission (Beibehaltungsgenehmigun) then you may be able to keep your German nationality.
2007-10-08 01:12:33 · answer #4 · answered by Acyla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Germany does not allow dual citizenship. I do not know about Australia.
My grandmother's close friend recently got her U.S. citizenship and Germany required that she renounce her German citizenship.
2007-10-07 18:04:11 · answer #5 · answered by agave_1986 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know that Germany does not allow dual citizenship.
I guess you would have to make a choice.
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2016-04-06 07:28:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋