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How many nationalities/citizenships do you have?

108 replies

Amy1998 · 21/01/2024 16:55

I’ll go first:
British
Irish
Indian OCI (PR in India)

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Amy1998 · 22/01/2024 13:42

Dweetfidilove · 22/01/2024 13:41

I’m not really fussed. Just Has to be somewhere warm, where he still has nice family - free accommodation for extended winter breaks 😀.

Go for a Greek lad 😂😉

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Dweetfidilove · 22/01/2024 13:45

Amy1998 · 22/01/2024 13:42

Go for a Greek lad 😂😉

Tempting 🗯️☺️

MooseBeTimeForSnow · 22/01/2024 14:13

British by birth
Canadian by naturalization.
DS born in Canada. He also has dual nationality.

DoggerelBank · 22/01/2024 14:21

This thread makes me so sad. My DH and I just have British nationality, so kids do too. I had such a fun time in my youth working in different EU countries, but that's not really an option for my DC post-Brexit due to our boring family tree.

Jovacknockowitch · 22/01/2024 14:25

DoggerelBank · 22/01/2024 14:21

This thread makes me so sad. My DH and I just have British nationality, so kids do too. I had such a fun time in my youth working in different EU countries, but that's not really an option for my DC post-Brexit due to our boring family tree.

Working in EU countries isn't banned.

NetballHoop · 22/01/2024 14:25

I have UK and an EU one. DH has UK and a different EU one. DS1 is in a long term relationship with someone with UK, US and yet another EU one so I suppose he could claim three, she has three and their future kids could possibly wind up with five.

Aprilx · 22/01/2024 14:26

DoggerelBank · 22/01/2024 14:21

This thread makes me so sad. My DH and I just have British nationality, so kids do too. I had such a fun time in my youth working in different EU countries, but that's not really an option for my DC post-Brexit due to our boring family tree.

Of course it is an option! I have worked in two countries that are not the UK and not in the EU. If you have the necessary skills and qualifications there are visas that can be applied for.

DoggerelBank · 22/01/2024 14:32

Jovacknockowitch · 22/01/2024 14:25

Working in EU countries isn't banned.

Edited

No, not banned. But it's a hell of a lot harder than it was. They've been trying, and the paperwork and brick walls you face are considerable.

Iwasafool · 22/01/2024 14:35

Two and my kids could have three but haven't exercised their right yet.

Snowflakesonhisnose · 22/01/2024 14:36

British and Canadian. Plus I have EU spouse rights.

Sourisblanche · 22/01/2024 14:41

Me - British, Dh - Dutch, Dc - British, Dutch and USA passports so they have lots of options.

Runssometimes · 22/01/2024 14:44

They can work in Ireland under the CTA which is an EU country.

Mumof3girlsandaboy · 22/01/2024 15:05

British by naturalisation

Peacelily001 · 22/01/2024 15:18

British and Irish (Irish mother) DC was born in Ireland too.
We both are lucky enough to have EU passports.

Mathsbabe · 22/01/2024 15:54

New Zealand by birth
British naturalized

OneTC · 22/01/2024 16:09

Born in Oz to British parents so I have 2

Strokethefurrywall · 22/01/2024 17:49

I didn't realise I could claim Indian citizenship as well - maybe I should for shits and giggles!

Don't think I can claim South African citizenship though as my father left for the UK in 1965

Amy1998 · 22/01/2024 17:52

Strokethefurrywall · 22/01/2024 17:49

I didn't realise I could claim Indian citizenship as well - maybe I should for shits and giggles!

Don't think I can claim South African citizenship though as my father left for the UK in 1965

India only allows one citizenship, so the OCI isn’t proof of citizenship, it’s more like a life long visa free card based on family ties, but you get the benefits as if you were a citizen

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Futb0l · 22/01/2024 17:53

Just the one - British. No eligibility for anything else.

DH could get Polish by descent but he'd need his dad to get it first & neither can be bothered.

bobomomo · 22/01/2024 17:57

Just British. My great grandfather was German but you can't claim nationality on that plus he fled there in early 1900's so they don't have records of him in Germany, my brother tried to find out more but the trail went cold at Bremerhaven, the passenger list shows him and nationality as German, hometown near stuttgart but no trace there, records were destroyed in ww2. Shame I'd love to move to the EU for a few months a year

BarelyLiterate · 22/01/2024 18:02

Two. U.K. & Irish. I’m British by birth, & Irish because my mum was born in Ireland, so I’m legally an Irish citizen & entitled to an Irish / EU passport.

BayCityCoaster · 22/01/2024 18:04

NZ by birth
British naturalised.

DH and DC all have three - the above 2, plus Irish.

Nevermind31 · 22/01/2024 18:07

2, one by birth/ decent and one by naturalisation.

ISeeTheLight · 22/01/2024 18:18

European by birth
British by naturalisation - only post Brexit though I've lived here for 15+ years.

DD also has both, was born here. I'm very glad she'll be able to move to wherever she wants to when she's older. It's not impossible without an EU passport but there's a lot of paperwork and often job requirements involved.

Okaygoahead · 22/01/2024 18:59

Canadian and French. And live in another EU country.

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