Foreign individuals who hold citizenship in specific countries are barred from acquiring dual citizenship in Germany.
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In a significant shift, Germany has recently announced that it will allow dual citizenship for individuals, regardless of their country of origin, starting from June 2024. This move marks a departure from the previous rule that required individuals to forfeit their original citizenship upon naturalizing as German.
However, this change in policy does not apply universally. Many countries around the world still do not recognise or have restrictive policies regarding dual citizenship.
Among the countries that do not recognise dual citizenship or have very restrictive policies are:
- Andorra, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belarus, Botswana, Bhutan, China, Cuba, Congo (Democratic Republic), Djibouti, Ethiopia, Haiti, India (though it offers Overseas Citizenship of India, not full citizenship), Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau (as a special administrative region of China), Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal (not specified), North Korea, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia (many European countries allow dual citizenship), Solomon Islands, Swaziland (Eswatini), Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen (allowed only with prior permission), and Zimbabwe (allowed only if citizen by birthright).
It's important to note that Botswana allows dual citizenship only until the age of 21, after which one must choose a single citizenship. Similarly, China, Congo (Democratic Republic), Japan, and Yemen have age limits or conditions for dual citizenship.
Due to the complexity of these policies and the possibility of exceptions, it is advisable to consult official government or embassy sources for the latest rules if you wish to seek dual citizenship in a country that generally forbids it.
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- In the realm of global finance, this easing of dual citizenship rules in Germany could potentially attract more foreign investors who may also hold business interests and seek to expand their operations in the EU.
- The political implications of this change could be significant, as it could lead to increased international cooperation and collaboration in areas such as general-news, economy, and business, particularly with countries that have more lenient policies regarding dual citizenship.
