Easiest (cheap/fastest) way to get an EU passport
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Re: Easiest (cheap/fastest) way to get an EU passport
Portugal is, on the other hand, so you could cross internal borders in the Schengen Area from there without (normally) passing through any border controls, even with a 3rd country passport.
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Re: Easiest (cheap/fastest) way to get an EU passport
I don't think Ireland would afford you any freer travel than you have from the UK, at least as long as you don't have Irish citizenship, since it's not in the Schengen Area.
Portugal is, on the other hand, so you could cross internal borders in the Schengen Area from there without (normally) passing through any border controls, even with a 3rd country passport.
Portugal is, on the other hand, so you could cross internal borders in the Schengen Area from there without (normally) passing through any border controls, even with a 3rd country passport.
Free travel is available on all State public transport (bus, rail and Dublin's LUAS service) with some exceptions.
Free travel is also available on a limited number of services operated by private bus transport companies. Private bus transport operators that have opted in to the Free Travel Scheme accept free travel cards. You should contact the Department of Social Protection to check whether your private bus operator accepts free travel cards - see 'Where to apply' below.
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Re: Easiest (cheap/fastest) way to get an EU passport
My bad.
By "free travel" I was referring to the common travel area which means I wouldn't have to jump through hoops to stay more than 90 days in any 180.
Gives an opportunity to test the waters without immediately applying for residence.
By "free travel" I was referring to the common travel area which means I wouldn't have to jump through hoops to stay more than 90 days in any 180.
Gives an opportunity to test the waters without immediately applying for residence.
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Re: Easiest (cheap/fastest) way to get an EU passport
Despite Brexit there is still free movement to Ireland, plus there is no real language barrier, - except Irish, and then Ireland allows one to be a dual citizen. Also in Ireland, I believe the time frame is 5 or 6 years, but not 10 in order to qualify for citizenship.
But as the question in this particular thread is about cheapest and fastest way, that's most likely not the case here in the option I have described.
However, it's a possible way, if one wants to retain British citizenship and adopt another citizenship of an EU country at an achievable price.
All the other "fast" options are often either investment or possibly marriage.
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Re: Easiest (cheap/fastest) way to get an EU passport
Compared to what we had pre-Breixt it is all a dismal mess. On Ireland, any thoughts what would happen if NI decided to join Ireland and hence EU, would free movement between the new Ireland and UK remain, as presumably it is based on free movement for those coming from NI to Ireland which as part of the UK means it has to be for all of the UK. Could always take a chance on Scotland going independent and rejoining the EU, moving there prior to that might get you a Scottish passport?
You also have to watch out for quite confiscatory tax policies in some EU countries and £/Euro exchange rate.
You also have to watch out for quite confiscatory tax policies in some EU countries and £/Euro exchange rate.
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Re: Easiest (cheap/fastest) way to get an EU passport
I'd say Ireland would be your best option. As British citizens you'll have very similar rights to Irish citizens from day one. No language barrier. Ireland today seems to generally be an open-minded, tolerant and very pro-European society which would likely be a good match if you are not keen on the current British government/pro-Brexit rhetoric. Citizenship in Ireland is not cheap but an Irish passport is the best EU passport to have because of the CTA (I don't bother renewing my British passport anymore, my Irish one gives me the same rights in the UK anyway).
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Re: Easiest (cheap/fastest) way to get an EU passport
The rest is agreed, Ireland is probably the best choice. There is no language barrier, the country is easy to adapt to, and people are in general easy to get along with and welcoming. The only problem you should be warned about is the seemingly endless Irish housing crisis. Especially in the Dublin area that's an issue.
Last edited by OrangeMango; Aug 21st 2021 at 10:40 am.