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Departure from Indian to German Citizenship
Posted on 20.09.2009 10:02
Departure from Indian to German Citizenship
I have just received the approval of my discretionary naturalization to acquire the German Citizenship. I would appreciate, if someone in this forum could navigate with through follow-up procedure to give up the Indian passport and acquire the German one. Also, I have a 6-month old son born in Berlin who holds an Indian passport with German Visa valid up to his 18th Birthday. I was wondering if he can also be naturalized in parallel or soon after my naturalization. FYI, during my application, I had opted out for his naturalization.
roundtheclock
Member since 20.09.2009
Posted on 20.09.2009 21:04
Re: Departure from Indian to German Citizenship
When you go to authorities (Ausländersamt / Burgerbüro) with your passport and the said letter you have got. They will take your inidan passport(s), ask you sign the Einbürgerung urkunde, your Indian passport's visa will be cancelled. Authority keep the indian passport and deal with Indian Embassy / consulate themself.
You will have to then go to Burgerbüro and apply for German passport. By default, german born child will also get german citizenship as per your case. So happened with my kids.
Regards
BS
bs3511
Member since 11.11.2004
Posted on 21.09.2009 07:44
Re: Departure from Indian to German Citizenship
I was wondering if I need to go the Indian Consulate to renounce the Indian Citizenship. Do I get the German Passport soon after my Visa is cancelled by German Authorities. Or first I get the Naturalization Certificate, with which I need to go to Buergeramt to apply for the German Passport.
Also, my kid was born Indian because my wife and me both hold Indian Nationality. Now, my status would change (not of my wife). Do you think, he will become German by default as soon as I change my Nationality. For you information, I have been in Germany only for 3 years, and my naturalization is discretionary (honorary for scientist etc). Not for 6-8 years that is usually required. Thanks
roundtheclock
Member since 20.09.2009
Posted on 21.09.2009 11:25
Re: Departure from Indian to German Citizenship
@roundtheclock
"Discretionary Naturalization" is a rare honour which is bestowed upon individuals with extra-ordinary abilities. Its a matter of pride for all of us indian/ex-indian that you have been selected for this honour.
Sadly, this honour can not be extended towards your family members and they have to fullfil the minimum residency requirement, but they would get NE with immediate effect and after 3-years they can apply for conventional naturalization.
Please do tell more about yourself and your achievements, it would be an inspiration to other members.
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Akshay
Member since 21.03.2005
Posted on 21.09.2009 11:50
Re: Departure from Indian to German Citizenship
I do not know exactly the law but you should ask your officer. Ask him what about your wife and child. You want to stay German but you need to be sure about family. You can also ask discretion for them. But also I think it will be no problem after you become German citzen.
Pandey99
Member since 03.12.2008
Posted on 21.09.2009 20:59
Re: Departure from Indian to German Citizenship
Dear Akshay
Thanks for your response. My name is Nishith, and I am a biomedical scientist at the Humboldt University of Berlin. Currently, I hold a position as a Principal Investigator, and preside over a lab of 10 researchers.
roundtheclock
Member since 20.09.2009
Posted on 23.09.2009 06:58
Re: Departure from Indian to German Citizenship
Thank you so much guys for all your useful information. The naturalization process including my passport and ID applications went quite well and realized in one day. I would appreciate learning about your experience and guidelines regarding my prospective application for the OCI. Being more specific: Can I submit it before I receive my German passport (in 5 weeks)? How long usually it takes to get the OCI documents? I am planning to return to India in the next 5 years to begin with research in a government institution. I have learnt that certain government jobs can he held by foreign citizens but not others such as administrative and political carriers. I would appreciate, if somebody knows the link of an official GOI portal where all of these granted and restricted jobs are specified. Thanks in Advance. Nishith
roundtheclock
Member since 20.09.2009
Posted on 23.09.2009 09:33
Re: Departure from Indian to German Citizenship
Congratulations Nishith
OCI link in you case (Res. of Berlin)
http://www.indiane...&inclpage=oci.inc
bmilan
Member since 06.09.2006
Posted on 23.09.2009 11:01
Re: Departure from Indian to German Citizenship
OCI you can apply after the german passport, because OCI sticker is also pasted on Foregn passport.
You can submit online application and you need to record the OCI number. Prepare 2 sets of documents. Take care of correct photograph size, it is not bio-metric standard.
Need to submit/post these documents at consulate and then in 4 weeks. you get status on intenet if granted. You need to go/send your passports for OCI.
bs3511
Member since 11.11.2004
Posted on 23.09.2009 15:30
Re: Departure from Indian to German Citizenship
Congrats Nishith!
Did you find the list of government jobs that are not allowed for OCI holders with other nationalities? What about DRDO scientific positions and faculty/research positions at educational institutions like IITs and NITs? I think within government jobs these jobs are mostly applicable for researchers. The Indian embassy link says: "Please note that OCI-PIO card does not entitle the holder to undertake missionary work, mountaineering and research work without prior permission of the Govt. of India."
kerwiss
Member since 24.03.2009
Posted on 23.09.2009 19:15
Re: Departure from Indian to German Citizenship
Is it sure that they don't accept biometric photos? I thought they are normal standard now a days for any govt. application process.
If not biometric standard, how can we make sure that we satisfy the given creiteria from indian govt. I think it is difficult to get such a complicated photo from German photo studio or?
Any inputs are highly appreciated. I have planned to travel to Indian embassy on Firday to submit my application.
Thank you in advance,
-RK
alien0in2de
Member since 31.08.2008