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    May 20, 2013, 06:20 AM
    German passport
    I was born in Munster in Germany. I lived there for 4 years before we left for England. My father was in the armed forces. Am I entitled to a German passport ?
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    May 20, 2013, 06:39 AM
    A child can attain German citizenship by being born in Germany even if neither parent is German. However this only applies to children born on or after 1 January 2000.

    A further condition is that one parent has been legally resident in Germany for eight years and has a right of unlimited residence or for three years an unlimited residence permit. Children who become German citizens in this way must however decide between the age of 18 and 23 whether they want to retain German citizenship or the citizenship of their parents.

    http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/Infoservice/FAQ/Staatsangehoerigkeit/03-GeburtInD.html?nn=479790
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    May 20, 2013, 06:55 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by taxesforaliens View Post
    A child can attain German citizenship by being born in Germany even if neither parent is German. However this only applies to children born on or after 1 January 2000.

    A further condition is that one parent has been legally resident in Germany for eight years and has a right of unlimited residence or for three years an unlimited residence permit. Children who become German citizens in this way must however decide between the age of 18 and 23 whether they want to retain German citizenship or the citizenship of their parents.

    http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/Infoservice/FAQ/Staatsangehoerigkeit/03-GeburtInD.html?nn=479790
    Thank you very much for your answer, very much appreciated. As I was born in 1970 it doesn't help me but thanks anyway.

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