Does Germany accept felons?

Germany does not specifically prohibit felons from entering but does reserve the right to refuse entry to felons.

What are the requirements to become a German citizen?

To be eligible for naturalization, a person has to have lived legally in Germany for at least eight years and possess the appropriate residence permit. Foreigners who have successfully completed an integration course are eligible for naturalization after seven years.

Can a person with a felony get a passport?

Under federal law 22 U.S.C. 2714, the US government will not issue a passport to anyone if convicted of a felony, federal or state drug offense while using a passport or crossing international boundaries during the commission of that crime. They would also revoke any existing passport in these cases.

Can you get a passport to Germany if you have a felony?

Felons are able to obtain a passport. Being convicted of drug trafficking or a crime of treason against the U.S. may prevent felons from being able to obtain a passport, as well as for anyone owing at least a certain amount of child support. Having current legal charges pending can also prevent having a passport.

Who can naturalized citizens?

To apply for naturalization to become a U.S. citizen, you must: Be at least 18 years of age at the time you file the application; Have been a lawful permanent resident for the past three or five years (depending on which naturalization category you are applying under);

What countries do not allow felons?

Here is a list of countries that don’t allow convicted felons to enter:

• Argentina.
• Australia.
• Canada.
• China.
• Cuba.
• India.
• Iran.
• Israel.

What countries can felons move to?

So, any persons with a valid U.S. passport can enter without issues, even a convicted felon….Some of these nations include the following:

• Caribbean countries.
• Mexico.
• Columbia.
• Ecuador.
• Peru.
• Venezuela.
• European countries.
• South Africa.

How to get German citizenship by other reasons?

German citizenship by other reasons. Children born in Germany after Dec. 31, 1999 to foreign parents who were legal residents of Germany for at least eight years, acquire German citizenship too. However, between the age of 18 and 23 they will have to decide whether to keep German citizenship or the citizenship of their parents.

Can a foreign woman get German citizenship by marriage?

Foreign women who married a German citizen between April 1, 1953 and Dec. 31, 1969 could have acquired German citizenship under certain conditions, esp. by declaration at time of marriage. Since Jan. 1, 1970 the acquisition of German citizenship by marriage does not exist anymore.

Can a child born in Germany become a German citizen?

Children born to a German mother in wedlock between Jan. 1, 1964 and Dec. 31, 1974 only acquired German citizenship if they would have become stateless otherwise. Children born in wedlock after Jan. 1, 1975, acquired German citizenship if one of the parents was a German citizen at the time of their birth.

Can a US citizen have dual citizenship with Germany?

Based on US and German law, you can have citizenship of both countries. Dual German/US citizenship can happen only when the child is born to one American and one German parent. In this case, the child is not required to give up either nationality and can hold both.