Thread: So, who's a dual citizen?

'Bitza' comes to mind

Originally Posted by Bytemrk

Do I need to remind everyone that no political discussion what so ever is allowed in the general forum - that includes whether you are entitled to be a politician or not.

That is so political on so many levels .

Hmm,,
I'm adopted,,
my adopted mother is Scottish,, shipped out by boat during WWII( aged 9) ,, and LEGALLY adopted by Aussies, ( thanks guys)

so can I get british passport??

Mum was born in Thurso,,
which is apparently the Tasmania of Scotland--
except for the cheese,,
and the beer,,
and the JC,,

I don't think I qualify for dual citizenship - on my father's side, my grandfather came out from the Isle of Wight in 1870 (aged six), on my mother's side my great great grandfather and his wife ('Granny Smith") came out from East Sussex in 1839. As far as I know all other ancestors have been here at least as many generations!

I have no idea.
Born a Kiwi. Flew to Oz in an old Electra in the days when a Passport was not needed. Worked in PNG under a multiple Entry Permit.
Lived here since 1980 and dont have a Passport.
I am here to stay.
K

Originally Posted by 123rover50

I have no idea.
Born a Kiwi. Flew to Oz in an old Electra in the days when a Passport was not needed. Worked in PNG under a multiple Entry Permit.
Lived here since 1980 and dont have a Passport.
I am here to stay.
K

You should check your visa status as the rules have changed. You could be deported if convicted of a crime. Hundreds of Kiwis have been ordered back to NZ despite living here all their lives. Those who refuse to go are locked up on Christmas Island. I'm not joking.
I know a Kiwi married to an Aussie with kids who had been here most of her life. When they planned a trip to America she was told if she left the country she would not be able to return. Social Security and other rights are also affected.
I recommend you immediately apply for Australian citizenship. Bear in mind there are currently over 80,000 applications and average processing time is 13 months.
Strongly recommend you act immediately on this. It can happen to you.
Sorry to be serious, but this is serious.

Note: this is NOT a political post, it's about citizenship.

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

Hmm,,
I'm adopted,,
my adopted mother is Scottish,, shipped out by boat during WWII( aged 9) ,, and LEGALLY adopted by Aussies, ( thanks guys)

so can I get british passport??

Mum was born in Thurso,,
which is apparently the Tasmania of Scotland--
except for the cheese,,
and the beer,,
and the JC,,

I believe so, if you can prove your origins.

Originally Posted by JDNSW

I don't think I qualify for dual citizenship - on my father's side, my grandfather came out from the Isle of Wight in 1870 (aged six), on my mother's side my great great grandfather and his wife ('Granny Smith") came out from East Sussex in 1839. As far as I know all other ancestors have been here at least as many generations!

Your background seems similar to mine, except my grandmother was adopted here and we can't trace her back.