Citizenship
#18
Re: Citizenship
We had our citizenship interview a few weeks ago, our son was born 6 months ago and he automatically became a citizen so we thought it'd be daft for us not to apply, whatever happens in the future all 3 of us will have the same legal rights once me and the wife get citizenship. Our interview was the day before our 5 year anniversary in NZ.
Just wondering what is involved in the citizenship interview?
#19
Re: Citizenship
Nothing really. She just checked our paperwork, we had to write down how many speeding tickets we had and just answered a few questions about the ceremony. Took about 15 minutes.
Last edited by barnsleymat; Jun 23rd 2016 at 10:41 pm.
#20
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Joined: Oct 2009
Location: Christchurch
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Re: Citizenship
Like it... When you gained NZ Citizenship did you apply for New Zealand citizen endorsement in your EU/UK passport or just use your NZ passport ?
#21
Re: Citizenship
I left it until our 10th year in NZ. I can't see any downside to having it, but the upside is that unlike residency, citizenship can't be revoked.
And maybe I'll want to be Prime Minister one day. That would be awesome, an NZ PM from Yorkshire.
The Mrs is a British and Aussie citizen so she didn't bother applying for NZ citizenship as well.
And maybe I'll want to be Prime Minister one day. That would be awesome, an NZ PM from Yorkshire.
The Mrs is a British and Aussie citizen so she didn't bother applying for NZ citizenship as well.
#23
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Joined: Mar 2008
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Re: Citizenship
We just use our NZ passport for travelling in and out of NZ. Flying from UK to Dubai today after 4 weeks in Europe. Have used UK passport on some occasions and NZ one in others. It's great to have the choice.
#26
Re: Citizenship
Neither did I but I did get given a fern which I planted and has prospered at the bottom of the garden.
Can't see a problem with swearing allegiance to the Queen, the royal old bat will be dead long before any of you and it's difficult to enforce a contract with a deceased person. I'd be more concerned with the "...fulfil my duties as a New Zealand citizen." as that seems conveniently undefined in duty and duration.
Can't see a problem with swearing allegiance to the Queen, the royal old bat will be dead long before any of you and it's difficult to enforce a contract with a deceased person. I'd be more concerned with the "...fulfil my duties as a New Zealand citizen." as that seems conveniently undefined in duty and duration.
#30
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Joined: Jun 2003
Location: North Shore, Auckland
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Re: Citizenship
We are just now getting round to applying for a Brit passport for our youngest - he was born in NZ in 2005, a couple of years after we moved here.
As we are both British citizens, he qualifies through us, but I suppose at some point that allowance might change, and I reckon if he gets a passport now, he will be able to carry on having one for whenever he might want it?
For instance, if either of our two wanted to go and do an 'OE' they wouldn't actually have to they would just go and live in Britain as long as they liked - compared to the time limit on young people form NZ who are 'just kiwis'. Seems a bit odd, since all they've ever really known is NZ - but I think they are in a fairly fortunate position to be dual citizens of two fairly desirable places to live in the world.
As we are both British citizens, he qualifies through us, but I suppose at some point that allowance might change, and I reckon if he gets a passport now, he will be able to carry on having one for whenever he might want it?
For instance, if either of our two wanted to go and do an 'OE' they wouldn't actually have to they would just go and live in Britain as long as they liked - compared to the time limit on young people form NZ who are 'just kiwis'. Seems a bit odd, since all they've ever really known is NZ - but I think they are in a fairly fortunate position to be dual citizens of two fairly desirable places to live in the world.