Citizenship

Diplomatic Protection

Having more than one citizenship can surely be tempting if you get into trouble. Your temptation will be to which consulate do I go? Can I seek protection from my other home country in Germany? All these and more questions will be answered below. Keep reading!

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German Citizenship by Birth to Non-German Parents

Citizenship implies a mutual relationship between a person and a country. This especially close relationship establishes certain rights and duties.  Further down you will learn about the rules of obtaining German citizenship.

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Applying for German Citizenship (Naturalization)

This page will introduce you to the requirements of obtaining a German passport, or more in the legal thinking, German nationality.

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Military Service and Alternative Civil Service

Though Germany does not have compulsory military services anymore since March 1, 2011, problems with compulsory military service in your other home country still can be an issue. LG2G discusses this below.

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Criminal Prosecution and Extradition

Multiple citizenship can turn out to be problematic in criminal prosecution and extradition. Many countries not only penalize offences com­mitted on their territory but also certain acts committed abroad.

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