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I have a German passport, my wife has a US passport, and our daughter was born in Costa Rica. Because of the location of her birth, she is Costa Rican by default.
We had to apply for her US and German/EU (Schengen) Passports and both countries required that at least one parent is a citizen of the respective country. In other words, having a German grandparent would not have done anything for my daughter.
Since Germany is part of the Schengen area (as is France), I would think that there is a uniform regulation to determine who can and cannot become a citizen. I am also sure that each country has exceptions to such an overarching rule (former colonies, WWII displacement, etc.). Doesn't sound like any of that would apply to you.
BTW, marriage to a EU citizen does not mean that you will necessarily be able to acquire EU citizenship - you can obtain a work permit, though.
Also, in order to obtain another citizenship (other than the one/those acquired at birth), you will likely have to give up the other. Otherwise, there'd be quite a few people making a sport of collecting various nationalities...
If your American and can invest about $6,000 USD in your self-employed enterprise in Netherlands (Holland), you can use the Dutch American Friendship Treaty. Google "Dutch American Friendship Treaty" and read everything about it.
Does anyone have any knowledge and/or experience concerning which European Country would be the best bet for a U.S. Citizen to attempt to obtain citizenship for the sole purpose of being able to move about in the EU?
I would like to move to France, but do not want to be hiding out playing the expired visa game.
Ugandan? Best bet to ask for political asylum by claiming to be gay. Make up a good story with pictures and references of arrests and other problems with authorities. Then contact local european gay right organizations to aid you in getting approved. Tough part is you have to be believable to the point that your family may not want to talk to you anymore.
However the asylum itself will not get you work papers.
Better chance: Become really, really good in soccer. Then you have your pick of European nations.
Thanks Kara .
To improve on my football skills it will take me
More than 2 years and I don't have that kind of time.
About the gay papers I can work on them but in which European country
Will this be of advantage.
2.can some one tell me how to survive in Europe For the first time ?
3.how to find ajob in Europe and the lowest pay in Europe and the lowest Paying jobs?
If you have money from investments, cash, or a pension, a clean criminal record, and private insurance, you can get residency in most EU countries. The farther east, the lower the amount of money you need. After several years of residency you can apply for citizenship. You usually need to learn the local language as well.
DAFT mentioned upthread is not easy. You have to have money, an approved business plan , etc. You get a one year renewable visa. After five years you can apply for citizenship subject to a language test and knowledge of Dutch culture.
Some countries allow dual citizenship and some require you to give up your US citizenship when you naturalize.
I recommend a book called Getting Out. Which explains these things in detail.
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