My dad is a Scottish citizen as he was born in Scotland and his family are all Scottish. He immigrated here to Australia when he was nine years old and has lived here ever since. My Dad doesn't want to be naturalised to become and Australian citizen for no other fact except he believes, as do I, that the country in which you are born is where you should remain a citizen. My Mum on the other hand feels that because he has lived here for forty odd years and his children and wife are Aussies that he should become one too. Do you think it's ok to live in another country for your whole life and not become a citizen?
2007-01-16 09:25:02 · 4 answers · asked by Cato Says "Kalamaloo" 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
It would be great if he decided to be come an Australian citizen. At least he would be able to vote, however, my mother is from NZ and she hasn't become naturalised. So I understand.
2007-01-16 09:29:43 · answer #1 · answered by Corrine L 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do not presume to address any questions about whether one has a moral or ethical obligation to undertake local citizenship in a state where one has lived for a long time.
There are, however, practical issues.
It is a fact that a citizen has more rights than a non-citizen in most countries of the world. Once a permanent immigrant starts to accumulate assets, especially real estate, it usually is in his/her interest to acquire the local citizenship, because it provides the greatest protection under local law.
Indeed, in many countries of the world, only citizens may purchase real estate, or at least land.
There is a sticky situation for young men, however. Many countries have obligatory military service for their young male citizens. Of course, it sounds like your father has no fear of that, but it is something to be looked into.
The fact his spouse is already an Aussie citizen removes any practical worry about property rights (unless, of course, there should be an unfortunate divorce situation).
2007-01-16 17:39:45 · answer #2 · answered by Herx 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My belief is that the both of you should go back to Scotland if Australia is not good enough for you. Most EU citizens are in mortal fear of loosing their dual passports and citizenship that they exploit the best of both worlds. I don't think it fair that you should take from one country and "belong" to another.
2007-01-17 05:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by jacs 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No
you can only be loyal to one country just imagine ( but it will never happen) if a war was to break out between aus & scotland who would he be loyal to
2007-01-16 17:31:52 · answer #4 · answered by ausblue 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋