Can I renounce my (Australian) citizenship although I have no desire to be a citizen of any other country and I was born here (Australia). It's just that I want to be a citizen of the world rather than one linked to a specific country. If I did renounce it would I be locked up in a detention centre with other hopeful refugees?
2006-09-25 20:00:01 · 9 answers · asked by tentoeights 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
To be a man without a country is sad. My father-in-law, was a man with no country. He was not wanted in no countries, and could not get old age pension or any government recognition. So he truely felt like a man with no country. I advice strongly against it now days. Back when he came to America in 1900, he didn't have to endure all the rules and regulations. But now days it is awfull. They can deport you for no reason. Most countrys won't let you in , if you do not come from a homeland. If and when a country tries to deport you, then they don't know what to do with you and you might end up, sitting in a prison somewhere. They can't even deport you , until another country will accept you. Sometimes it takes years and many won't accept men/women without a country, so you will be stuck in whatever country your in.
2006-09-26 11:05:17 · answer #1 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Citizenship has it's benefits. What would be accomplished by renouncing your citizenship? Being an Australian citizen, you're also a citizen of the World. Regardless of your desire to be a citizen of any other country or not, Australia will always be your birth country. Now that you've studied every country in the World and determined you don't desire any. Why then, would you ever want to be a citizen of the World? Furthermore, if being locked up for renouncing citizenship, is what you fear most, you have no clue about the benefits of citizenship. You might not be locked up in Australia, but increase the chances of being detained/released abroad.
If World citizenship is what you desire... Ask the U.N.
World citizen is a term with a variety of meanings, often referring to a person who disapproves of traditional geopolitical divisions derived from national citizenship.
* The United Nations issues an award called Citizen of the World.
2006-09-26 07:16:10 · answer #2 · answered by askthetoughquestions 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can renounce your citizenship but you would lose your right to live here or anywhere else. there is no such thing as a citizen of the world, most countries will not let you enter without a passport
2006-09-26 03:03:04 · answer #3 · answered by brinlarrr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You wouldn't be locked up, you'd be kicked out. They might detain you while they find a good place in international waters to drop you, but they would, eventually, drop you out in the middle of the ocean. You are not able to live in a country unless you have citizenship there - you can visit, but not live there. Check with your local government to find out how long a 'visit' can be.
2006-09-26 03:09:43 · answer #4 · answered by Will 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I want to be a citizen of the Galaxy.
When there is a one world government you will have your wish.
2006-09-26 03:08:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Citizen of the "Earth".
2006-09-26 03:01:47 · answer #6 · answered by Fitforlife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, just go into the ocean and tread water.
2006-09-26 03:02:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be beautifull! to be a citezen of the world!
2006-09-26 04:50:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i want to be a citizen of god
2006-09-26 04:22:31 · answer #9 · answered by JOHANN L 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋