I'm currently in the process of changing my english nationality to a Spannish one as i have lived here 10 years, my husband is Spannish along with my children, but im having douts! Please put my mind at rest.
2006-10-20 22:34:32 · 25 answers · asked by superstar 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
For the reccord i did spell Spannish RIGHT and there is no such thig as "dual" anymore as were in Euorpe, i already asked.
I don't like these smart arses that answer!
2006-10-20 22:59:03 · update #1
There is no such thing as "English" nationaliy: you are a British citizen and taking Spanish nationality will not change that: you'll just have two nationalities thereafter (assuming you don't renounce one, but why should you?)
There may be an advantage in being Spanish in relation to "vecindad civil" and to demonstrating an abandonment of English domicile (and hence subjection of your estate to UK tax at death). I see no disadvantge.
That said, as a European [Union] citizen you already enjoy many of the rights of Spanish nationals in Spain, including the right to vote in local and European Parliament elections.
You may wish to make sure that (assuming they were born outside of the UK) your children's birth were properly registered with a British consular office. Assuming they were born after 1983 (there is a recent, new law to deal with prior births) this will document their British nationality: they are dual nationals whatever you decide to do.
Addendum: "Dual nationality" is a term of art, whether or not you approve of it. European Union law says only that if one of those nationalities is EU/EEA/Swiss, an EU government cannot refuse to treat its holder as entitled to EU rights: the Micheletti case ([1992] ECR I-4239, involving a person born in Argentina to Italian parents).
In general, a person with two (or more) nationalities is treated in each of those countries as if s/he had only one, their own. The United Kingdom, however, allows those dual nationals who have another EU/EEA/Swiss nationality as well as British to be treated under EU law where that is more favourable, chiefly with respect to immigration matters for a spouse or child or other dependent relative.
2006-10-20 22:52:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
After being married for 10 years you shouldn't have any doubts at what you should do. Is being English causing problem in the marriage? And how does he feel that you can't decide what to do. If you love your husband and you've lived there all this time why not.It could be a plus for you and think how he would feel that you wanted too. But if it's not an issue and he doesn't care if you stay with your nationality then wait to change it until you feel good about it. And you won't have any regrets. But if this is a problem for your husband then your going to need to make a decision. But after 10yrs, I don't think it should matter so much now. I'd say change it. It doesn't mean you don't want to be English anymore just that you want to make your family more complete.
2006-10-20 22:56:36 · answer #2 · answered by Countrygirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Changing your nationality will only make sense if it gives you rights living in Spain, which you currently do not have. However, as an European citizen, you should have all the rights a Spanish citizen has. So, why go though the bureaucracy!
2006-10-22 21:46:51 · answer #3 · answered by Eve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want to change your nationality? Spain is an EU country and you have the rights of residence and employment there, as you do in any EU country.
Plus, if you retain your British nationality, then your children would find it easier to obtain British passports, if they ever needed them. They are already British nationals.
2006-10-22 21:51:40 · answer #4 · answered by karlrogers2001 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are english then spanish is spelt with one "n" and record one "c" , the word thing has an "n" in it and this is the correct spelling for europe. I could go on but alas that would make me a smart **** ha ha ha ha.
2006-10-24 07:16:27 · answer #5 · answered by lezann40 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a question worth asking because nationality is so central to a person´s identity.
I would not change my nationality unless there were an obvious gain to be had by so doing (most likely voting rights?).
2006-10-23 09:43:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do u say 'change'? u don;t lose ur English passport by acquiring the Spanish one. Dual nationalities. I say have both, u never know... for the sake of the kids
2006-10-20 22:44:55 · answer #7 · answered by missy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Putting aside and ignoring the nationalists bigot views you will get on here, it is all Europe, so in reality, especially from the point of view of travelling, a European passport is just that, no matter which Country in Europe you are from.
2006-10-20 22:38:50 · answer #8 · answered by manforallseasons 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phone the British embassy (091)700 82 00 and ask the consul. They should be able to explain if there will be any unfavourable consequences for you and your kids.
2006-10-20 23:23:45 · answer #9 · answered by Alex G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As you insist that your spelling of Spannish is correct, can you please indicate the source as my references all use the more common Spanish.
2006-10-20 23:33:19 · answer #10 · answered by Clive 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋