Can I hold both a British and US passport?
Answer: Yes, you can hold both an American and British passports.
Do you need a visa if you have dual citizenship?
Dual citizens can receive the benefits and privileges offered by each country where they are a citizen. They are also allowed to work in either country without needing a work permit or visa and can attend school in either country at the tuition rate offered to citizens (versus the international tuition rate).
Can you leave a country on one passport and enter another on a different passport?
The general rule of thumb for dual nationals going to one of their countries is enter and exit on that country’s passport. Dual national US citizens must use their US passport when entering and leaving the United States, which after all makes sense: You’re an American leaving, or returning to, America.
Can you be both British and Irish citizen?
If you are an eligible British citizen, you may be permitted to hold both a British and Irish passport. If you can provide evidence of your claim to Irish citizenship, you will be able to hold both passports. Not all countries allow dual citizenship, but Ireland and the UK are two of the countries that do.
Does Ireland allow dual citizenship?
Ireland allows dual citizenship, which means that you can become an Irish citizens and remain a citizen of another country. Some countries do not allow dual citizenship and you should check the citizenship rules of your country of nationality if you are considering applying for Irish citizenship.
Does the United States recognize dual citizenship?
Each country has its own nationality laws based on its own policy. U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one nationality or another. A U.S. citizen may naturalize in a foreign state without any risk to his or her U.S. citizenship.
Can you lose your British citizenship if you live abroad?
You never lose British citizenship. If you have “the right of abode” because of your British citizenship you could move away for all but the last ten minutes of your life and return to “Good Old Blighty” for those last ten minutes to die (possibly of a surfeit of crumpets). In other words, it doesn’t expire.
Can I be a dual citizen of the US and Ireland?
Yes, owning two passports is legal in most countries, including Ireland & the United States. However it depends on the country. Dual citizenship has always been a dream of mine, mainly because it opens up your options.
What are the benefits of dual citizenship in Ireland?
The Benefits of Irish Citizenship
- travel without a visa to 170 countries (for more details click here),
- live, work, or study in Ireland or the UK with no restrictions.
- live, work, or study in any EU/EEA country with no restrictions.
- get or retain citizenship of another country without losing Irish citizenship.
What is your nationality if you have dual citizenship?
What is Dual Nationality? Dual nationality means that a person is a national (or citizen) of two countries, having legal rights and obligations in connection with both countries.
Does the UK allow dual citizenship?
Dual citizenship is lawfully allowed in the UK. While holding your home country’s citizenship, you can also seek to apply for British citizenship as a second nationality. Every country has its own nationality laws, and not all countries allow dual citizenship.
Can I have dual citizenship in Ireland and the United States?
Yes, both Ireland and the United States permit dual citizenship, so you can still be an American. There are some countries that do not allow dual citizenship, and in that case you would have to choose which citizenship to give up.
Is it legal to have two passports in Ireland?
Yes, owning two passports is legal in most countries, including Ireland & the United States. However it depends on the country. Dual citizenship has always been a dream of mine, mainly because it opens up your options.
Is dual citizenship allowed in the UK after Brexit?
The United Kingdom is leaving the European Union on 31 October 2019. Dual citizenship. Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. This means you can be a British citizen and also a citizen of other countries.
Is it possible to become an Irish Citizen?
Well, I became an Irish Citizen by descent, and if you have Irish parents or grandparents, you can too. The result is a 2nd (EU!) passport and all the benefits that entails. It’s also particularly handy for digital nomads like me. There are something like 40 million people living with Irish heritage in the United States.