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Questions about visiting Germany, the German language, and other foreigners in Germany?

  • First off, I am American by nationality. But many of my ancestors are from Germany originally (Hanover, Germany). I do not have German citizenship, either. Although, come to think of ...show more

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    With regard to non-Germans working in Germany - I was one. In addition to all the nationalities you mention, you'll get French, British, Irish, Danes, and everything else besides. With regard to the language - relax. You're understandable - which, coming from a Swiss, is kind of ironic. Have you ever heard Swiss German? Trust me, it's ironic. So what if some letters are hard to do? The main thing is that people can understand you, and if they can understand you, communication is possible. As for your ancestry, it may be possible to get German nationality if you have a parent or grandparent who was still a German citizen when you were born, and you can prove this. Otherwise, forget the entire notion. You'll find as you go around Europe that many people speak English, but kudos for learning German and French. And I found that when off the beaten track in Turkey, German is quite useful.

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can Americans obtain dual citizenship, and with Germany, or no? >>> It depends on how recently your 'ancestors" emigrated to the USA. Unless it was very recently there is effectively no chance. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_nationality_law Would I lose my American citizenship? >>> No. How would I be treated as not only a foreigner, >>> Tourists are treated OK. It is > not < true that "Americans generally aren't well liked practically anywhere". You will mostly be treated as you deserve. Dress or act like a jerk and you will get treated like a jerk. what other foreigners are common in Germany? >>> There have historically been many Americans in Germany due to the US military presence since 1945. You will rarely meet guest workers unless they are employed at a hotel or restaurant. You won't have any problems with them. It will help that you speak some German and that you don't overestimate your ability to do so. (having a "Swiss guy" tell you he can understand your German may or may not be a positive thing) Many Germans speak English quite well and most of the Germans you will encounter as a tourist speak English well. Use the German language ability you have as that will be appreciated. ----------------------- US citizens can visit Germany as a tourist with a valid passport and a return airline ticket. http://www.skyteam.com/en/your-trip/Services/Visa-and-Health/ Use airline sites to price tickets. For example: www.aa.com www.delta.com www.united.com You also need hotel reservations. You can book your hotel on the airline website, but probably better is to make regular reservations on the hotel website. For example: www.bestwestern.com www.hilton.com www.holidayinn.com www.marriott.com www.sheraton.com Ditto regarding car rental: www.avis.com www.budget.com www.hertz.com Budget $75 per person per day for meals and incidental expenses. You may be able to get by on less, but Germany can be expensive to visit. Use travel guides and websites to estimate costs for activities, such as museum entrance fees. Unless the extra $30 would be important then get a passport card in addition to the regular passport: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html The cards are only valid for crossing land/sea borders within North America, but they make great daily ID when traveling abroad. That lets you keep your regular passport (and US driving license) safely tucked away. The cards also don’t show your home address (like a driving license or state ID card does), making it much less likely someone could steal your identity while you are traveling. Check with your health insurance to find out if it covers you outside the USA and pays for medical evacuation to home (should that be necessary). If yes then take proof of coverage with you. If no or not sure then get trip medical insurance, which is cheap and sold by airlines & travel agents. Having travel medical insurance is a requirement to enter some countries (ex. Slovakia). Even if it's not, please do not skimp on this as an otherwise-silly accident could turn into a crisis if you don't have medical insurance. http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1470.html

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