Tag Archives: passport

The new German Citizenship Law of 2024

Posted on 2024-01-19 by Andreas Moser

Long awaited, the day has finally come: The German parliament has passed substantial amendments to the Citizenship Act, which will – in many cases – make naturalization in Germany easier. In essence, the residency requirement will be shortened to 5 … Continue reading →

Posted in German Law, Germany, Immigration Law, Law | Tagged , , , | 40 Comments

Visiting the UK is as cheap as never before

Posted on 2018-11-27 by Andreas Moser

Sometimes, particularly when I put on my lawyer hat, I am inclined to think that maybe, just maybe, that whole Brexit thing wasn’t properly thought through from the outset. But big words like “sovereignty” won over practical concerns, and thus … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Immigration Law, Law, Politics, Travel, UK | Tagged , , , , , | 29 Comments

The German passport is the best – and the worst – passport in the world

Posted on 2017-12-31 by Andreas Moser

Zur deutschen Version dieses Artikels. For world travelers, the German passport is the most useful passport: 177 countries can be visited without a visa or with only a visa on arrival. That saves money, time, effort and uncertainty. While holders … Continue reading →

Posted in Germany, Travel | Tagged , , | 14 Comments

Random Thoughts (17)

Posted on 2017-10-30 by Andreas Moser

Now I know why it’s called CATalonia: it doesn’t know if it wants to walk through the door or not. Shouldn’t nobody sign no contract that they ain’t read before. (I am now giving legal advice in country lyrics, at … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Law, Lithuania, Politics, Spain, Time, Travel, USA | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

The effects of FATCA?

Posted on 2015-02-22 by Andreas Moser

For more than 10 years, I have been helping clients to obtain German citizenship. Those who have German parents, grand-parents or further removed ancestors either are German already (often without knowing it) or eligible for naturalization under less strict conditions than other applicants. … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, German Law, Immigration Law, Law, Politics, USA | Tagged , , | 21 Comments

Malta is for Sale

Posted on 2013-11-15 by Andreas Moser

When I lived in Malta, I was rather surprised by how much was on sale. When I wanted to purchase a bus ticket from the vending machine, it sometimes happened that a helpful bus driver came up to me and … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, Immigration Law, Law, Malta, Politics | Tagged , , | 52 Comments

The Myth of the Israeli Passport Stamp Problem

Posted on 2012-08-23 by Andreas Moser

When speaking to fellow travellers, globetrotters and Couchsurfers, I am always amazed how many people are afraid of visiting Israel – not because of Hamas’ rockets from Gaza or because of suicide bombers, but because of a stamp in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt, Iran, Israel, Travel | Tagged , , | 273 Comments

FAQ on German Citizenship Law – updated 2022

Posted on 2010-12-29 by Andreas Moser

I am a German lawyer, specializing on German citizenship law. These FAQ are supposed to give you an overview of the basic principles governing this area of law, so you can decide whether a paid consultation is worth it. Before … Continue reading →

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