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Post by akeon on Sept 13, 2004 13:20:41 GMT -5
Who got it? And if you didn't, would you like to get it? I'm mostly thinking about those whose parents were born in different countries..I don't have it. My father thought it was unecessary to give the Cambodian nationality to her daughters..Maybe he was right, in a technical way that's a bit useless..But at least that would have been symbolic
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Post by cel2 on Sept 13, 2004 19:18:03 GMT -5
I have dual citizenship. If that's what you're referring to. Some countries will not permit it. Unfortunately I'll have to renounce one in the near future.
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Post by calisa on Sept 14, 2004 7:37:55 GMT -5
I have British and Aussie passports, next on my list is American
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Post by valen on Sept 14, 2004 7:41:30 GMT -5
At the moment I only have Thai, but it's for sure I'm getting a Swedish pass as well.
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Post by jefe on Sept 14, 2004 8:34:06 GMT -5
I am trying to figure out how to do this now actually. I would take triple or quadruple citizenship if I could. I would pick at least one country that is unknown (one of those small Caribbean republics) as well as a couple of major powers. Parents should think about that when their kids are born and try to give them multiple citizenships. Advantages: - work and live and study for as long as you like in diferent countries without having to pay for the right to stay, and enjoy full citizenship priviledges. - choose the best passport for travel. Want to go to Cuba? Don't use your USA passport (on 2nd thought, many countries charge triple or quadruple for visas for USA passport holders -- it sucks. ) Maybe a passport in a Muslim country is better in other majority muslim countries. A UK or Australian passport would not be good. Disadvantages - If you do get into trouble, or if you are politically incorrect in the country that claims you as a citizen, your other nationality may not be able to bail you out. - If you must serve in the military -- you might have to do it in more than one country. - you might be taxed in more than one country - it doesn't prevent you from being treated like a foreigner.
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Post by valen on Sept 14, 2004 9:02:26 GMT -5
- If you must serve in the military -- you might have to do it in more than one country. Yipe! The Thai authorities are already after my ass. I got this notification to be called up for service. Ew...gotta spend my time and sleep in the jungle...with, erm...lions. And then I might do service here in cold Sweden. Sheesh.
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Post by Goonerette on Sept 14, 2004 9:03:02 GMT -5
I've already got British passport, but I can also get two other passports; HK and Canadian! I can get HK passport (actually it's ID) because my mum was born there and Canadian passport because my mum have two brothers with Canadian passports, so we can easily get a family passport as well. The only problem with the HK ID Card is that you'll have to travel to HK at least every three years. That's what my school friend told me years ago when she got her HK ID Card.
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Post by bluu on Sept 14, 2004 11:51:39 GMT -5
Posted by: Cel Posted on: 09/13/2004 at 20:18:03 Do you or anybody else know if my countries do not permit dual-citizenship?? I've been thinking about it a lot recently.. I've also asked several people but I always received several answers.. stupid!!
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Post by cel2 on Sept 14, 2004 14:51:49 GMT -5
Posted by: Cel Posted on: 09/13/2004 at 20:18:03 Do you or anybody else know if my countries do not permit dual-citizenship?? I've been thinking about it a lot recently.. I've also asked several people but I always received several answers.. stupid!! I think Germany doesn't permit it, but Philippines does. I have Singapore and Canadian. Why don't you phone or visit the embassy in your area? I googled: Embassy of the Philippines in Berlin, Germany Uhlandstrasse 97, 10715 Berlin Federal Republic of Germany Berlin Since you're located in Germany, I'm assuming there are a number of people you can ask about whether Germany allows it or not. Yeeech. About the millitary..yeah, my bros couldn't even visit Singapore for awhile, or risk being arrested.
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Post by rob on Sept 14, 2004 21:43:49 GMT -5
As an army brat, I'm fortunate to have multiple citizenship: Canadian, Norwegian, British & Philippine although I have yet to apply for latter's passport. Thankfully, they all have reciprocal tax treaties too.
If anyone's interested in having another passport (just for the hell of it) you can get one from Belize by investing or co-investing in property there.
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Post by rob on Sept 14, 2004 21:45:45 GMT -5
I have British and Aussie passports, next on my list is American Why? It's the worst passport to travel on and you're subject to global tax.
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Post by bluu on Sept 15, 2004 8:37:36 GMT -5
yeah, my mom has called the consulate in Frankfurt already.. but not concerning dual-citizenship.. I'm considering moving to the Phils and I consequently also have to go to college there.. they said I'd need a student visa.. so now my mom's gotta write a letter to the embassy in berlin..
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Post by cel2 on Sept 16, 2004 23:29:49 GMT -5
Okie..best of luck, girl.
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Post by calisa on Sept 21, 2004 0:25:41 GMT -5
Why? It's the worst passport to travel on and you're subject to global tax. I guess Ive been obsessed with going to California since junior high and still havent been!
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Post by jefe on Sept 21, 2004 5:49:22 GMT -5
I've already got British passport, but I can also get two other passports; HK and Canadian! I can get HK passport (actually it's ID) because my mum was born there and Canadian passport because my mum have two brothers with Canadian passports, so we can easily get a family passport as well. The only problem with the HK ID Card is that you'll have to travel to HK at least every three years. That's what my school friend told me years ago when she got her HK ID Card. In HK, getting a passport and getting an ID card are completely separate things. In HK, there is a difference between getting an ID card, being a permanent resident (of which there are two categories with our without ¡¥***¡¦) and a Chinese national. You can be one without being the other. For example, I have a permanent ID card with ¡¥***¡¦ but not a Chinese national. Since your mom was born in HK, you might be able to get an HKID, probably with a ¡¥***¡¦ (which signifies of Chinese descent). If you were not born in HK, you might not satisfy the requirements for permanent residency unless you live here continuously for seven years. Regarding Chinese nationality, that depends if your retained her Chinese nationality after you were born whether she would be able to confer that to you. For those that immigrated to the UK, it is easier to claim Chinese nationality if your mom never renounced it. If you are a HK permanent resident and a Chinese national, then there is no requirement to return to HK every 3 years. If you can get a 2nd or 3rd passport, I strongly urge you to go and do it.
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