Many Australians hold two or more nationalities. As well as holding Australian citizenship, they are citizens (or ‘nationals’) of another country. If you are a dual national travelling to the country of your other nationality, you need to know how your citizenship can impact you.
Do you have to renounce citizenship to become Australian?
Australia allows multiple Citizenship and does not require new citizens to renounce their previous nationalities.
Can a dual citizen of another country become an Australian citizen?
remain a citizen of another country and become an Australian citizen. Australia allows a person to have dual citizenship. Some countries do not. So you can only get dual citizenship Australia if the other country also permits dual citizenship – it has to work both ways, just adhering to one set of laws won’t do!
Are there restrictions on dual nationals leaving Australia?
This can limit the Australian government’s ability to provide you with consular assistance. Some countries have restrictions on their departing nationals. This can include requiring an exit permit (or exit visa) in their passport. Check with the embassy or consulate of your other country, well before you travel.
Is it possible to have dual citizenship in the US?
Neither is there clear comparative data as to which States do and do not permit dual citizenship-conditions governing dual citizenship vary considerably. (5) For example, in the US (whose government, like Australia’s, has no clear policy on dual citizenship) the situation is the opposite from that in Australia.
Can a dual national live in another country?
A country could consider you a national even if you don’t accept that nationality. You could be a dual national with another country if you: have a parent who is a national of that country (citizen by decent) Many countries ban their citizens from giving up their nationality. Some allow it, though only through a formal process to renounce it.
