Do people with dual citizenship have any allegiance?

Answer 1

Yes ,I was born in UK but have spent 20 +yrs in South Africa.I had Dual Citizenship. At the age of 18 all white males were conscripted into the armed forces . For me it was a privilege to aid in thwarting the Communist threat against Southern Africa. I would say my efforts were not in vain SA is still a free nation.

Answer 2

I have both British and Australian citizenship.
If you mean by allegiance which side would I fight for in a war between the two, the answer would probably be neither as I don't fancy getting killed for any reason, let alone to fight for a particular piece of real estate, or to keep "the ruling classes" in the style to which they have become accustomed. Does the fact that millions died in two World Wars only to see Britain and Germany as staunch allies (I think) only 50 years later bring any light to bear on your thinking.
In sport, well it depends on "which side is winning at the time" as I tell the other Australians over here.
Look at it this way, I am British by birth but Australian by choice; so make your own mind up.

Answer 3

Yes. Whichever country is less crazy at any given moment.
Usually it isn't a big problem unless the military gets involved; a required military service such as Israel that might conflict with the interests of the other country.
Or do you mean legally? There are a variety of laws depending on the countries involved. Usually the US demands that it's citizens pledge allegiance to America first and foremost, but allow dual nationality. Other countries have very specific regulations...hard to sum it all up here. Best to check with the individual embassies.

Answer 4

Yes and it's usually to the place they spent most of their life in and/or where they were born in. But nowadays it's no big deal to have dual citizenship and it's not uncommon for some people live in a new country every couple of years with these multinational companies offering positions all over the world

Answer 5

Yes they do. I was born in Scotland and studied in Edinburgh.
Since my father was sick (heart) and was working in Brazil, I
decided to go and take care of him. So I bought the house next
door to his and it would take me 5 minutes to reach him and take
care of the problems, which could be very life endangering.

This was back in the sixties ad he finally died at age 63 in 1965.
I was a full British citizen and proud of my country. However, we
had a dictatorship and they found out that I was a good marksman,
both with rifle but specialised in handguns. With a little convincing
the authorities got me me to naturalise and compete for Brazil.

Well, to make this report a little shorter, I was the National champ
36 times, received a medal of honour from the President as the
best sportsman of the year in 1982. Travelled the world competing.

Before this ever crossed my mind, I did contact the shooting
authorities in GB who told me that I had to show up at all Bisley
Trials before qualifying. This, of course was impossible so I did
naturalize Brazilian and became part of the National team. Held
a National record for 24 years in a row.

Now, to clear things up. I was a sportsman and did not wish to
stop because of nationality. Today I am retired and in all the years
of competition I never felt anything but British. I am a very proud
Scot and Brit and always have been. So, here you have a perfect
example of a dual nationality and that this will not change your
character nor faith in your homeland. I have never been asked this
question and I am glad that you did, allowing me to clear up a long
lasting feeling which, I think, is shared by most Brits who are abroad. I thank you for the opportunity my friend. PS I have always
worn my kilt at formal occasions, here in Brazil, and nobody ever
made fun of this attitude, in fact the Brazilians always thought that
I was wearing the correct dressing.

Answer 6

Yes is the simple answer.

I was born in Tanzania (British parents) so in theory I could claim a Tanzanian Passport, I have been a British National (with UK passport) all my life. I also have New Zealand Citizenship (I lived there for 7 years and have an NZ passport) which also gives me Australian residency.

Whilst living in NZ - UK was always referred to as HOME

Living in NZ there was nothing better than beating the Ozzie's at sports (kiwis and Ozzie's hate each other when on home turf - its only when they get to UK that they become pally!) Whilst based in NZ, if I ever had to go to Oz on business I couldn't wait to get back to NZ.

I support the All Blacks in rugby, the British in cricket and loved Australian Rules football.but nothing changes where you call Home.

Answer 7

Yes, I'm English part of the UK so automatically have an allegiance to a union flag of great britain i.e I can work and live in Scotland simply by driving across the border ( no passport control, no diddly squat)

Answer 8

Yes.

Answer 9

Absoulutely not.

Answer 10

Why not?