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Originally Posted by Sonnenwende
I am assuming they have PR status. That is just something that allows them to live there for a certain number of years or indefinitely. I have PR status in Germany. That is as far as it would ever go for me because Germany doesn't allow naturalized citizens to have dual citizenship. However, I am allowed to live here basically as long as I want through my husband.
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Originally Posted by stmaarten
I have to correct you on that. I have a dual citizenship and so do my parents (US and German). Under certain circumstances Germany will allow it. My children ,for example, are also allowed both passports because they were born in the US to a German mother.
Actually, Sonnenwende is correct. She is an American, not a German born citizen and for her to become German according to the new citizenship rules changed in 1999 and effective since 2000. As the spouse of a German citizen, which I believe she is, she must live 3 years in Germany as a resident and the marriage must be at least two years old.
If she were to apply for naturalization to become a German citizen, she must either renounce her American citizenship or it will automatically be considered defunct upon her attaining naturalization.
You cannot apply your situation to hers, nor that of your children as they aren't the same situation. Your children are automatically considered German citizens no matter where in the world they were born because you're a German citizen.
Germany indeed does not allow naturalized citizens to retain foreign citizenship. Sonnenwende is correct.
Heh, well, I would take up German citizenship (and that tasty EU citizenship that goes taging along with it) in a red hot second if they allowed me to keep my US citizenship. Unfortunately, that's just not going to happen unless there is some type of change in the law. I doubt there will be though.
Heh, well, I would take up German citizenship (and that tasty EU citizenship that goes taging along with it) in a red hot second if they allowed me to keep my US citizenship. Unfortunately, that's just not going to happen unless there is some type of change in the law. I doubt there will be though.
LOL, wait, this thread was about Mexico, right?
My mother and her brother took out Irish citizenship based on family ties. They both have Irish and American citizenship, therefore EU passports as well.
The nice thing about Irish citizenship for an American if you qualify is that you can keep your American citizenship too
Heh, well, I would take up German citizenship (and that tasty EU citizenship that goes taging along with it) in a red hot second if they allowed me to keep my US citizenship. Unfortunately, that's just not going to happen unless there is some type of change in the law. I doubt there will be though.
LOL, wait, this thread was about Mexico, right?
I do think this was about Mexico. Regarding retiring, citizenship, visa's etc. check out Amazon.com. They have some great how to books on retiring or living in Mexico. NAFTA has made it possible to live in Mexico easier however there are many rules regarding US citizens. For instance you can only stay in Mexico 6 months on a visitors visa, if you want to stay longer you will have to provide proof of income. It is easier for a retiree on SS to live in Mexico since they can prove the income and will not have to work. Getting a job in Mexico will be difficult unless you a transfered through your US company.
If you plan to stay in Mexico you will find it near impossible to get Mexican citizenship so fo not bother.
You can get a F1 visa good for a year then renewable for about $150. If you want to become a permanent resident a F3 visa.
There are local people to assist you with either. The F1 can be gotten is about a week.
I currently have a F1, got my first one when in Lago Chapalla and the second on when in San Miguel de Allende.
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