Very true.Rinnerz said:Haha, I'm not sure we should even joke about that *cringe*...
Very true.Rinnerz said:Haha, I'm not sure we should even joke about that *cringe*...
]kelKel said:My partner has been in Canada for over 3 years now but won't be getting his citizenship. Germany won't allow him dual so he doesn't want to give up his EU passport.
If he could he would but he can't
I'm definietely aware he must ask for permission and have already downloaded the form. We had a friend who tried (been out of Germany for several years) and was denied not showing sufficient ties to Germany although his parents still reside there. Guess there's no hurt in trying thoughPMM said:Hi
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Au Contraire, he can retain his German citizenship if he applies in advance for permission from Germany before applying for his Canadian citizenship. See:http://www.toronto.diplo.de/Vertretung/toronto/en/04/Citizenship/Seite__StA__Deutsche__eng.html
From the German Website
It is now easier for Germans who acquire a foreign nationality to retain their German nationality. Pursuant to section 25 (2) of the Nationality Act, both public and private interests must be weighed up when deciding whether to allow someone to keep their German nationality. In the case of Germans living abroad, a key factor to be considered is whether they still have ties with Germany, such as close relatives or property in the country. Please note that permission to retain German nationality must be obtained before acquiring the new nationality.
That sounds very odd/unusual, i now of plenty of (married to 1) people who have dual citizenship.kelKel said:My partner has been in Canada for over 3 years now but won't be getting his citizenship. Germany won't allow him dual so he doesn't want to give up his EU passport.
If he could he would but he can't
I know as I said earlier our friend attempted that but was refused. He'll most likely just remain a PR Just happy he can stay with me here!!!Leon said:It may be an EU passport but since he is a German citizen, they still decide who gets to keep it and who doesn't. Even though they have introduced this clause about being able to apply to keep it, you must show that it would be hardship for you to lose it. Some other countries in the EU allow dual like Ireland and the UK and some others but it is up to each country.
For somebody who has lived in Canada, maybe for years, and only comes to Germany to visit, they could still come visit with a Canadian passport since they are visa exempt so it would be hard to show that it would be hardship for them to lose it.