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Moving countries
I don't really know where else to put this question so it's going here. When I turn 18 I don't plan on going to college but moving from the united states to England or Germany. What do I have to do to achive this? I need a a work visa, right? And a passport. Assuming I leave all of my possesions here and just fly over, how do I become a citizen?
Thanks a lot
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You can find out all the relevant info on each country's government webpages. I can give you more detailed info on England, but afraid I can only point you to the German homepage.
An American citizen can get stamped in for a six month's visit at the border. This means they are not allowed to work, access public funds, etc. If you want to live here, you will need to do a lot of research on immigration procedures.
England, like any country, is more interested in immigrants who offer high level professional skills - like being trained as a teacher, doctor, etc. There are other ways into the country, and the home office website can let you know about them.
It's not as simple as getting your passport and flying over. If you are successful in getting a visa (which is pricy, so start saving!), this does not guarantee you can stay in England forever. There is a time limit; after this, you will need to reapply to stay in the country.
If you meet certain requirements and have been here a certain amount of time, you may be entitled to residency (and eventually citizenship). Each step is expensive and time-consuming, and you may want to consult an immigration lawyer.
If you have further, or more specific, questions please get in touch.
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