Multiple Citizenship
Oct 20, 2011, 1:49 pm
#47
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Indeed, my children could claim 4 citizenship's (born in US, to a French mother and British father who also has Irish citizenship). Their births were registered at the relevant consulates but they only have US PP's.
Oct 20, 2011, 2:33 pm
#48
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I find the best part of having multiple passports is that once I pretty much filled my British passport, I just moved on to my Canadian one. That one is pretty much full now too, but it expires in 11 months anyways so it doesn't really matter.
Oct 20, 2011, 2:37 pm
#49
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I hold triple citizenship.
1 - place of birth
2 - thanks to my parents' citizenship / place of birth (an EU country- very handy!)
3 - US naturalization.
My wife says that she was intrigued when I pulled out 3 passports early on when we were dating - I guess it seemed a bit mysterious...
1 - place of birth
2 - thanks to my parents' citizenship / place of birth (an EU country- very handy!)
3 - US naturalization.
My wife says that she was intrigued when I pulled out 3 passports early on when we were dating - I guess it seemed a bit mysterious...
Oct 20, 2011, 2:50 pm
#50
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I know a hell of a lot of Argentinians, Brazilians and South Africans with 2, 3 or 4, its kind of normal, I have a friend who keeps five going at once and could get a sixth, but it is not a country he cares to have a passport from. I have one, but based on current laws, I could easily gather up 6 in a very short time and a 7th if I wrote the appropriate appeal.
Oct 20, 2011, 3:03 pm
#51
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Oct 20, 2011, 3:49 pm
#52
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You wouldn't have to rely on grandparents, the grandparent gives their dual nationalities to their children, who can pass it to their children - no need to skip the generation in the example I was giving.
Oct 20, 2011, 6:47 pm
#53
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After that, to be a legal HK citizen you need to apply for a HK SAR passport.
I would seek knowledgeable legal advise before this pursuit.
Oct 20, 2011, 8:28 pm
#54
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Not all countries permit people who gained citizenship by descent to give their citizenship to their children. The UK doesn't allow this and even Canada, who practically give away their passports doesn't allow it.
Oct 21, 2011, 12:04 am
#55
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I'm in the same boat, except with #2 it's not EU and no where near as handy. My kids all have three passports as well. Helps a ton when dealing with visas and the like!
Oct 21, 2011, 12:13 am
#56
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But some EU passports carry extra unwanted baggage with them, too. I don't always use my UK passport because there is a small, but extant possibility that it could get me into trouble in some situations. American passport holders have it even worse, depending on where they go. That is when something like a Canadian or Irish passport comes in handy. ^
Oct 21, 2011, 12:32 am
#57
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Can't say I agree entirely with you on this. It's far more than just a passport to me and many other people around the world. I'm proud of both of my citizenships and of all of the opportunities each affords me. I don't worship either country but I think I have the best two possible.
Oct 21, 2011, 12:53 am
#58
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Oct 21, 2011, 12:55 am
#59
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Oct 21, 2011, 5:12 am
#60
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Incidentally, don't try this with Cuban immigration police. They find it intriguing, but in a Bad way.