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25/06/2009, 18:10 Kiwistevie Joined on 24/06/2009 Rastorf Posts 4 Re: Moving from Germany to France Thank you all for your comments.I do not intend to give up my NZ citizenship.I did however find this interesting: The right of a person to live and work in France depends on their citizenship as follows: Non-European Union Citizens: A Carte de Séjour, also known as a Titre de Séjour, is a residence permit required by French law for any non-European Union citizen staying in France for a period longer than three months, if a vistor has a short stay visa (visa court séjour) or six months, if a visitor has a long-stay visa (visa de long séjour) European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) Citizens: All EU citizens from the original accession countries, and EEA citizens and their family members have the right to live and work in France and do not require a work or residence permit. Note: The non-EU/EEA spouse and dependent family members of an EU citizen in France are entitled to the same rights as an EU citizen to live in France, however within two months of arrival in the country they must apply for a residence permit (Carte de Séjour) and will not be entitled to all rights afforded EU/EEA citizens in France. "Family members" are parents, and children under 21 years of both the EU citizen or their non-EU spouse. More under    http://france.angloinfo.com/countries/france/residency.asp Cheers steve    Report

26/06/2009, 9:02 Kiwistevie Joined on 24/06/2009 Rastorf Posts 4 Re: Moving from Germany to France As to all rules there are exceptions. I have just found out that I can only renounce my NZ citizenship if I have another citizenship. German law states that I can hold my NZ citizenship if it is difficult or am unable to renounce it. So maybe this is possible. Never the less your comments would be appreciated. cheers steve    Report

19/09/2009, 7:51 Aly Joined on 23/08/2004 Posts 81 Re: Moving from Germany to France German and French citizens have new special rules governing the obtaining of each others citizenship. (Part of the closer integration policy between the two states.) You can now keep your German as well as your newly acquired French citizenship. Its also been made alot simpler for Germans to acquire French nationality and vice versa. My advise is enquire at the German embassy:     www.paris.diplo.de/    Report

17/10/2009, 18:17 Mr Coeur de Lion Joined on 01/05/2005 In the middle of nowhere (36) Posts 2,241 Re: Moving from Germany to France But at least you wouldn't have to change all your plugs over on your appliances.    Report

18/10/2009, 8:17 AnOther Joined on 05/12/2006 W of Cahors (46) Posts 6,738 Re: Moving from Germany to France  Richard wrote: But at least you wouldn't have to change all your plugs over on your appliances. Not all but possibly some. Many German 3 pin plugs use a different earthing arrangement to the French ones. Counting down to retirement update: A bright light now beckons    Report

18/10/2009, 8:21 AnOther Joined on 05/12/2006 W of Cahors (46) Posts 6,738 Re: Moving from Germany to France  andyh4 wrote: Each to his own Norman, each to his own. Personally I'm with the OP. Personally, unencumbered by the need to work or family ties, NZ (South Island) would be our 1st choice for relocation, France was second Counting down to retirement update: A bright light now beckons    Report

18/10/2009, 12:50 Mr Coeur de Lion Joined on 01/05/2005 In the middle of nowhere (36) Posts 2,241 Re: Moving from Germany to France  AnOther wrote:  Richard wrote: But at least you wouldn't have to change all your plugs over on your appliances. Not all but possibly some. Many German 3 pin plugs use a different earthing arrangement to the French ones. I dunno, there's always quelque chose to make life awkward....    Report

27/10/2009, 11:38 andyh4 Joined on 15/06/2005 Cologne and Ardèche Posts 1,230 Re: Moving from Germany to France  AnOther wrote:  Richard wrote: But at least you wouldn't have to change all your plugs over on your appliances. Not all but possibly some. Many German 3 pin plugs use a different earthing arrangement to the French ones.   As someone who has done the Germany to France move, you will have to change all plugs except from the newest appliances.  If you have already changed plugs on the move to Germany, these are all but guaranteed to be incompatible. Andy    Report

06/11/2009, 13:38 Gyro Joined on 07/03/2009 64000Pau Posts 48 Re: Moving from Germany to France Don't worry about that. just cut off the 3rd pin, or drill an extra hole in the plug, Lol    Report

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