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[–] pinheadednightmare@lemm.ee 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (4 children)

Just remember, a lot of people here do not agree with this administration…. On another note, If my mom held dual citizenship for Germany because she was born on a us base there, do I automatically get the opportunity to move to Germany? I know I could look it up, but I’m looking for first hand experiences.

[–] Miaou@jlai.lu -2 points 11 hours ago

I hope not. Keep your mess at home, thank you very much.

[–] civil_drive@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 day ago

I don't believe so. If someone is born on base I believe they're just American citizens and don't get dual citizenship option.

[–] friendlymessage@feddit.org 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Children born in Germany to non-citizens can get German citizenship under certain conditions only since January 2000. I'd assume your mother is older than 25, which means she wouldn't have the right to German citizenship just because she was born in Germany and therefore neither would you. Do you know for a fact that your mother has dual citizenship?

[–] pinheadednightmare@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago

Yeah, she does because her mother is/was German

[–] pulsey@feddit.org 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

How did she get it? you dont automatically get German citizenship by being born in Germany (as opposed to being born in the USA)

[–] pinheadednightmare@lemm.ee 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Her mother was a German citizen. Grandpa was single when he was in Germany during the war.

[–] You@feddit.org 1 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

You can check the Q&A at Auswärtiges Amt

For your case it's a combi of 'My ancestors were German Nationals...' and 'How can German citizenship be lost'.