View Poll Results: Will you take citizenship?
Already have!
3
6.38%
Yes, definitely will
27
57.45%
Probably, not entirely sure yet
11
23.40%
On the fence
2
4.26%
Probably not
2
4.26%
Definitely not
2
4.26%
Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll
Will you take citizenship?
#1
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,763
Will you take citizenship?
When you're eligible, will you? Or maybe you have already?
#4
Re: Will you take citizenship?
I'm not sure there are many gains, but OH sayes yes if England joins the Euro????????
#5
Re: Will you take citizenship?
We will for sure.
This is going to sound odd, but if we had to give up our first one to become citizens I would have found this very difficult - but as we don't we will definitely apply.
This is going to sound odd, but if we had to give up our first one to become citizens I would have found this very difficult - but as we don't we will definitely apply.
#6
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,763
Re: Will you take citizenship?
Not silly at all. I know that if we do move and I choose to give up my US citizenship, there would be difficulties, esp if my daughter decided to live in the US at any time. There are complications with visiting (at least the US) if you voluntarily go and give up your allegiance and hand in your passport etc. I will never give up my British citizenship either.
#7
Re: Will you take citizenship?
Sorry, being uneducated here in the ways of how this all works. From reading the comments, taking NZ Citizenship does not mean giving up UK one? Is this right? If so, can someone let me in on what are the benefits of an NZ citizenship? Does it give more security in NZ (i.e. can't kick us out at any point?)?
Sorry if being a bit thick but never looked into this before.
Thanks, Leighlou
Sorry if being a bit thick but never looked into this before.
Thanks, Leighlou
#8
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,763
Re: Will you take citizenship?
Sorry, being uneducated here in the ways of how this all works. From reading the comments, taking NZ Citizenship does not mean giving up UK one? Is this right? If so, can someone let me in on what are the benefits of an NZ citizenship? Does it give more security in NZ (i.e. can't kick us out at any point?)?
Sorry if being a bit thick but never looked into this before.
Thanks, Leighlou
Sorry if being a bit thick but never looked into this before.
Thanks, Leighlou
You can have dual nationality.
#9
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,813
Re: Will you take citizenship?
Yes, I wish I had done the PR application back when I arrived in January 2002. I'd be a citizen already. As it is now, we won't be eligible until 2011, but never mind. By then my daughter will have three passports -- US, Thailand and New Zealand. Sweet as...
#10
Re: Will you take citizenship?
TBH I'm not even sure what the benefits are! If any. I just feel that if I'm living in a country and not planning to leave, and contributing to life here etc I'd like to be a citizen! I know its a 'bit of paper' but - I dunno really!!!! We both just always wanted to!
#11
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2006
Location: Porirua, Wellington, NZ
Posts: 645
Re: Will you take citizenship?
Yes we definitely will, I aree with pixi - dust, it's about commitment. Also my daughter desperately wants to be an "official" kiwi. Not sure of any benefits outside of personal ones but I think I would feel a sense of "belonging" if that makes sense
#12
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,763
Re: Will you take citizenship?
I'm interested to know who said "Probably not" and "Definitely not", and why. Just curious, no mud-slinging.
#13
Re: Will you take citizenship?
We probably will, but not 100% sure. I think it cost about $500 each.
Last edited by Boopy; Mar 27th 2007 at 9:08 am. Reason: spelling