Can a person be a citizen of more than one country at a time?

Question

I've seen it a lot in the movies but because that's the only place I've ever seen it, I have my doubts

Answer 1

Yes.
Most of the other people answering this question are wrong.
Depending on the country you can have citizenship of many countries. And yes, if you are a citizen of a country, you have a right to possess that country's passport.

Example:

Let's say your mother is Israeli and your Father is American, and you were born in UK. You can be citizen of all three countries, and have valid passports of all three.

You could be citizen of another country and then become a naturalized citizen of USA, it does not mean that the first country will disown you... as a matter of fact, it is very hard for some ppl to renounce their natural citizenship, even after acquiring a new one!

The US does not care what other countries citizenship you have, or which passports you hold. As long as you do not 'ACQUIRE' (or apply for) a new citizenship, you are always a US citizen. This is different than a citizenship you may already have.

As far as passports are concerned, if you really are a citizen of a country (some countries will sell you a special citizenship with a 'special' passport but not rights to live there) you legally have their passport. That country (incl. USA) require that you enter their country with their passport.

Now when tax time comes, the real headache can begin as some countries do not have a tax treaty with the US and may claim your US income or worldwide (the US tax law does that) income subject to local tax!

Answer 2

Yes, me.
Check it out.
It's so cool, because I have no problem traveling to Europe or living in any country there and I have no problem staying here.
It's a beautiful thing. I wonder though if you can get 3 citizenships.

Looking at some of the other answers, you guys really have no clue.

Answer 3

Yes, I'm an American citizen because I was born in the United States. I'm also an Italian citizen because my father was born in Italy, so I'm automatically an Italian citizen as well.

Answer 4

yes, in the usa, for sure. for example, a good friend of mine was born in england. he came on a green card to the usa, to work. he met a woman born here, and they married. that did not make him an american, or a dual, citizen. however, she got pregnant. they went to england to be with his family. their baby was born in england. because he was born there, he is a citizen of england. but because his mother is an american citizen with legal residence in the usa, he is also an american citizen.

Answer 5

Yes but not every two countries allow it. For instance you can not be Chinese and American citizen but you can be Hungarian and American. It also depends on how you get it (which country you start with) You can buy Nauru citizenship if you want.

Answer 6

yes, but it all depends on the country....not the US...there is a government website that tells you all the countries were you can have dual-citizenship....I had to give up my citizenship to become an American....I was born in Germany!!! but at least I could get a good job with the US government!

Answer 7

Yes you can, lots of my relatives have 2 citizenships

Answer 8

unless you a traitor.
to become a citizen here ,i had to swear ,if my country and united states where at war ,which side would i fight.
so to answer your question,i would say nope.

Answer 9

yes, it is called duel citizenship. Not all countries allow it though

Answer 10

Yes, many people have dual citizenship.