Two Passports As a dual citizen, you are allowed to carry passports from both countries. For example, if you are a U.S. citizen and also a citizen of New Zealand, you can travel more easily between these two countries.
Does New Zealand support dual citizenship?
New Zealand allows dual and multiple citizenship. The Citizenship Act makes no explicit mention of the effect of having another nationality. A New Zealander may only voluntarily renounce their Citizenship if they already hold that of another country.
How do I get dual citizenship in Australia and New Zealand?
As it is possible to hold dual citizenship, we recommend that you apply for New Zealand citizenship by descent for your child born in Australia, and should you continue to reside in Australia permanently for the first ten years, then your child will automatically receive Australian citizenship.
Can a dual citizen of another country stay in New Zealand?
If the other country allows dual citizenship, you can stay a citizen of that country. If the other country does not allow dual citizenship, you must give up citizenship of that country. Dual citizenship for your child. Your child is automatically a New Zealand citizen if:
Can a US citizen have dual citizenship with another country?
Under current US law however, American citizens can hold dual nationality with another country. US citizens granted citizenship in a foreign state are under no legal obligation under US law to renounce their US citizenship.
Can a New Zealand citizen become an US citizen?
Almost certainly, unless New Zealand has some law prohibiting it. For example, suppose I were to marry a New Zealand citizen and we had a child. The child would be a U.S. citizen because I am a U.S. citizen and I meet the residency requirements to pass on my citizenship no matter where the child is born.
When do you give up citizenship in New Zealand?
If your child is born in New Zealand, they might have to wait until they are 18 to give up their New Zealand citizenship and become a citizen of your home country. If you want your child to be a citizen of your home country instead of New Zealand, you might have to travel home to give birth.
