did anybody lose their "born"citizenship??

[anniej 0]

Hello

Its a long time before i can apply for a US citizenship, but after reading my home countrys rules, i will lose my "born" citizenship if i apply for a US one...

Do the US notify your "old" government??

[YuAndDan 153]

This becomes apparent when you attempt to travel, departure/arrival records tend to be shared.

This is common for persons from China who become US Citizens, when departing China a person is required to show that they will be allowed entry to the USA (Visa, Green-card, Re-entry permit, US Passport) if a Chinese citizen had entered China using Chinese passport, and then try to leave China without a visa, green-card, or re-entry permit, and shows US passport, this causes problems.

Many countries feel you cannot be loyal to 2 counties at a time.

Edited May 7, 2009 by YuAndDan

[Stella08 0]

I don't know how Norway handles this. But the German consulate wants to see your greencard before you can apply for a new German passport. So, as soon as your old passport expires, you might have this problem. Of course, I'm not sure how this gets handled if you apply for a passport in your "home country". Either way, pretending to hold a citizenship which you have lost (and even know about it) and taking advantage of this citizenship's rights and benefits, is illegal. I wouldn't do it.

[eltemp 2]

I don't know how Norway handles this. But the German consulate wants to see your greencard before you can apply for a new German passport. So, as soon as your old passport expires, you might have this problem. Of course, I'm not sure how this gets handled if you apply for a passport in your "home country". Either way, pretending to hold a citizenship which you have lost (and even know about it) and taking advantage of this citizenship's rights and benefits, is illegal. I wouldn't do it.

I found this link on wikipedia about it... I think is pretty good and helpful

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_citizenship

[motu 5]

Many countries do allow dual citizenship, you may have to contact the embassy here to find out if they allow it and what's the process for it. Most info is available online. I know that India allows dual citizenship, you have to fill out some forms and send your info along with $250. Sometimes they take as long as one year (my sister is still waiting to hear from them). My gut feeling is - this process (if allowed by your birth country) is fairly easy to do.

Some countries simply 'ignore' the other citizenship - which means that they insist you enter your 'birth' country with your 'birth' passport (you leave with your US passport so you end up carrying both when you travel) - Colombia and some other countries fall into this category - the downside is - you must serve the national military if required regardless of your new citizenship - so Iran will arrest you if you are a male of a certain age etc. - so one must be aware of these rules (yes that means you can't go back home!) Good Luck

[anci78 0]

I don't know how Norway handles this. But the German consulate wants to see your greencard before you can apply for a new German passport. So, as soon as your old passport expires, you might have this problem. Of course, I'm not sure how this gets handled if you apply for a passport in your "home country". Either way, pretending to hold a citizenship which you have lost (and even know about it) and taking advantage of this citizenship's rights and benefits, is illegal. I wouldn't do it.

I had to apply for a BBG (which is Beibehaltungsgenehmigung der Deutschen Staatsbuergerschaft, German for approval to retain your German citzenship), it was a lot of paperwork and you have to have good reasons which place you at a disadvantage when only having a green card over being a US citizen, as well as continuing ties to Germany. Only then will the German government issue you a certificate which allows you to take the US citizenship while retaining the German one. If I were you I would research what Norways policies are on this, there are usually exceptions to the rule. Even though you are giving up any loyalties to another country when taking the US citzenship oath, they are very much aware of the fact that there will be a lot of people with two citizenships afterwards. I think it is quietly accepted as there isn't really anything they can do about that!

I have a friend in Germany who has the Norwegian as well as the German citizenship as well, however, her dad is German and her mom is Norwegian so that might be a different situation, plus she is still within the EU which I know also makes a difference for Germany!

Stella08 did you not get a BBG?

Good luck, hope this helps a little!

[Stella08 0]

I know that many countries allow multiple citizenships or that you apply for a "Beibehaltungsgenehmigung" in Germany. But that's not the question here. I assume that the poster got all the information about dual citizenship in Norway and that it's not possible to acquire another citizenship after birth without losing your Norwegian citizenship. Several years ago the law was the same in Germany and I know that in India it's the same. So, my answer was, if you do lose your original citizenship with acquiring another citizenship, then it is illegal to claim any rights connected with that citizenship. Of course, if the poster didn't get all the info yet, he/she should contact his/her consulate or embassy and get all the facts. Maybe there is a way to become an American citizen without losing the Norwegian citizenship.

Also, many countries make an exception if you acquire dual citizenship by birth.