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?
Mar 27th 2007, 10:51 am
#16
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2005
Location: Eastbourne, Wellington!
Posts: 874
Re: Will you take citizenship?
Absolutely, definitely WILL take citizenship! 
Mar 27th 2007, 10:36 pm
#17
Cornish Lass
Joined: Feb 2007
Location: Papamoa Beach
Posts: 405
Re: Will you take citizenship?
Yes we would definitely take citizenship, its a great thing to be able to do for your kids, and does show your real commitment to NZ.
Can I ask how long it is before ourselves and 2 kids will become citizens, its something we havn't looked into yet?
Thanks
Can I ask how long it is before ourselves and 2 kids will become citizens, its something we havn't looked into yet?
Thanks
Mar 28th 2007, 1:42 am
#18
Forum Regular
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 144
Re: Will you take citizenship?
I will when the time comes, even for the sake of being able to return whenever I wanted if i ever decided to leave.
Some Benefits:-
Foreign travel and freedom to return to New Zealand on a New Zealand passport. (This includes going over to Australia on holiday you don't need a visa and you can work/live there)
Full economic rights;
Some public service positions may only be held by New Zealand citizens;
Ownership of rural land is difficult for people who are not New Zealand citizens. (not all rural land as i own some and am only resident!)
Full access to education;
Only New Zealand citizens qualify for;
subsidised fees;
some scholarships and awards;
financial assistance from some overseas universities.
Access to international sport;
Some sports require that international players are citizens of the country they represent
Some Benefits:-
Foreign travel and freedom to return to New Zealand on a New Zealand passport. (This includes going over to Australia on holiday you don't need a visa and you can work/live there)
Full economic rights;
Some public service positions may only be held by New Zealand citizens;
Ownership of rural land is difficult for people who are not New Zealand citizens. (not all rural land as i own some and am only resident!)
Full access to education;
Only New Zealand citizens qualify for;
subsidised fees;
some scholarships and awards;
financial assistance from some overseas universities.
Access to international sport;
Some sports require that international players are citizens of the country they represent
Mar 28th 2007, 1:45 am
#19
Forum Regular
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 144
Re: Will you take citizenship?
Marika, it depends when you got your Permanent Residence;
if you got PR or applied before the 21st April 2005 then its 3 years from the date of your arrival in NZ (depending on whether you have spent alot of time out of NZ);
and if you got PR after the 21st April 2005 its 5 years
if you got PR or applied before the 21st April 2005 then its 3 years from the date of your arrival in NZ (depending on whether you have spent alot of time out of NZ);
and if you got PR after the 21st April 2005 its 5 years
Mar 28th 2007, 4:41 am
#20
CockneyLass
Joined: Mar 2007
Location: Auckland
Posts: 204
Re: Will you take citizenship?
yep, I will for sure. Just gotta get my $500 together and learn the words to the national anthem! 
For me the main reason for it is easier access to Oz for holidays without having to get a visa every time.
For me the main reason for it is easier access to Oz for holidays without having to get a visa every time.
Mar 28th 2007, 5:09 am
#21
you dewty owld maan!
Joined: Oct 2005
Location: is practically perfect in every way
Posts: 5,565
Re: Will you take citizenship? - yes indeed!!!
At the risk of being shot down in flames, given the rest of the dough I am gonna be losing in the next 5 years then $500 per person is a mere drop in the ocean.....is there anyone here who is on PR nd does not want a shot at citizenship?? Why be here, other than to get us/our kids a passport and some options in NZ/Oz for their future.....??? Having said that going to Oz would be better on that front - pity MrsL hates spiders/snakes/insects and will not live in Oz (she says)...
I know some ex-Pats (Indian citizens, for example) say are uhhming and ahhing about giving up their nationality in favour of NZ but as there is no loss for us British then this is a bit of a no-brainer.....this being a British Expats forum and dual nationality being possible with Britain.
I know some ex-Pats (Indian citizens, for example) say are uhhming and ahhing about giving up their nationality in favour of NZ but as there is no loss for us British then this is a bit of a no-brainer.....this being a British Expats forum and dual nationality being possible with Britain.
Mar 28th 2007, 2:39 pm
#22
Thread Starter
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,763
Re: Will you take citizenship?
Dual nationality = 2 citizenships.
What's it called when you have 3?...
What's it called when you have 3?...
Mar 28th 2007, 4:25 pm
#23
Forum Regular
Joined: Sep 2006
Location: Motorhome NZ
Posts: 51
Re: Will you take citizenship?
Gypsy?
Well yes... great screen name, karma for that!
Mar 28th 2007, 6:38 pm
#25
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Aug 2003
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 2,389
Re: Will you take citizenship?
I voted yes probably, only because I don't want to presume too much, I mean we haven't got the visa yet!
But when we do I would definitely go for citizenship.
But when we do I would definitely go for citizenship.
Mar 29th 2007, 2:23 am
#26
Retired
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 34,649
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.
Visit http://www.richw.org/dualcit/ for a comprehensive view of the US position.
Becoming a New Zealander doesn't cause loss of British citizenship either, although a depressingly high number of people think that it does.
