Obtaining a second passport - worth it?

[Margomyhero]

I have been considering applying for a second passport to bypass any possible difficulties entering European countries in the future after Brexit.

My DF is Hungarian. He was born there so as far as I know I should be able to get one.

Has anyone done similar? Is it likely to be worth the effort.

I speak no Hungarian other than yes, no and thank you very much..

I don't know if it's worth it. Have you looked at the rules at all? Many countries only allow non-residents to get a passport by descent. For adults going through a naturalization process you usually have to live in the country. No idea about Hungary's specific rules.

I'd say if you have the option to then do it.

I read up a little online. I can get it by descent I believe.

Yes, of course you have a right to it. I have seen a lawyer and marriage to a citizen for 1 year or 10 years residency, gives you a right.

I'm not sure myself of the benefit though? (Spain) Traveling together would be easier and I could vote. I think that's it really!
My DD is Spanish though, do you have DC's?

Make sure that acquiring the passport will not give that country a right to tax you and/or your estate on death.
Unless of course you wish to participate fully in the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

YY to fionn.

Be careful about that.

Personally, after consulting my lawyer, I am staying British. 100%.

Yes ffion that's definitely a consideration.

Does dual nationality exist between UK/Hungary?

Yes it does, sorry, should have checked first!

These don't though - includes several EU states

Yes, you can have dual nationality. My dm has both a Magyar Útlevél and a British passport.
I have a document registering me in Hungary, even though I was born in the Uk, but tbh, I can't be bothered 🤷🏼‍♀️

If you are already entitled to Hungarian citizenship based on a parent's nationality, then I don't personally think there is a massive hurry to get a passport. Citizenship exists independently of a passport - my son is British and will remain so even when his UK passport expires shortly (we don't plan to renew it).

You might want to check that you are indeed entitled to Hungarian nationality (nationality law is complex) and that you have the documents to prove it.

A passport can be a stepping stone to citizenship elsewhere.

I was just reading through the Brexit section and came across my own thread.

I have name changed since then.

I haven't made any further enquiries onto this. I wondered if anyone else has anything to add?

In the Brexit climate, I'd grab any EU passport I could. Unfortunately I don't have that option.

I'm not sure how having an EU passport is citizenship to a third country @Theworldisfullofidiots unless you mean you get residency rights as an EU citizen that you wouldn't get as a British citizen.
As an aside I have a cousin who are about to start work in a non-EU country. His work visa costs peanuts because he now has his Irish passport but his spouse "only " has a British passport and their visa costs a couple of thousand.

I would certainly obtain an EU passport if I was entitled to one. It's always better to have options.

I would consider it. At this point, we have no idea what's actually going to happen. I've always held two and my DD has too. It's been handy for a number of reasons.

The thing concerning me now is that after Brexit, I suspect I will need to pay for some sort of "indefinite leave to remain" stamp on my other passport in order to use it to enter the UK. How will I prove my right otherwise?

It's not practical or sensible to leave the UK on my other passport and then return on the UK one.

So many unanswered questions.

The other passport I hold is probably the most powerful in the EU so even if the whole thing breaks up it'll be well worth having.

If you are British as well, then keep that passport and use it to enter and leave UK

It is normal to enter a DH leave your both countries of your dual nationality in the travel documents of those countries (carrying both, to show no visa is needed, as any Aussie will tell you).

You will not be issued with a visa or ILTR in your other passport if you are British.

Which is that MissWimpy ?

I’m in the process of applying for one. I’m hoping if I get one my dcs can. I’m doing it for them if they ever want to work in the EU.

If you can, get it. It'll just give you options (and at worst perhaps save you from paying visa fees if you travel in Europe).

I am married to a Spaniard and we registered our kids with the Spanish consulate when they were born and have been able to get their passports without grief.

So I am the only member of the family who might potentially have issues travelling in the future. And Spain doesn't allow adult dual nationality, so that isn't an option for me either.

Theworldisfullofgs

German

Yes absolutely get it if you can. It’s rarely a disadvantage to have multiple passports.

No one has a clue how brexit will pan out. I’m entitled to an Irish passport and I will probably do that as well. I’m also applying for Swedish citizenship.

DH was German by birth and renounced citizenship whenhe moved to the Uk age 10 ( well his mum did it for him). .
As he was a minor he is entitled to get it back and we have just done all the paperwork so hopefully in a few weeks he will have British/German dual nationality . It may then be possible for the DC to have German passports as well (but not me)
It may be completely unnecessary but we would rather have them and not need them than need them and not be able to get them later. The lady at the Consulate was lovely and said a lot of people are doing it and that it was better to do it while The UK is still in the EU in case it becomes more difficult to get the passports after we leave
Each country has different rules though so you need to contact the Embassy

Thanks for all replies.

I will certainly have another look into it.

Although it won't be much use to me to be able to travel without DH. We kind of like to have a holiday together . DS might be in line for a Hungarian passport too as I believe the line of descent runs down to grandchildren too.

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