British passport

[lane lover]

Penguin68 Wrote:

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> There are values, even for EU citizens, in having

> dual nationality with the UK (although the 'best'

> nationality to have is apparently New Zealand -

> nobody seems to have anything against them and

> they get in anywhere easily).

>

Really? This is a sweeping overgeneralisation. I find most Kiwis to be very obnoxious and always have a chip on their shoulder about something (small country syndrome).

[Huguenot]

Hmm, I don't think the observation was about whether or not Kiwis are annoying lane lover, but about Visa requirements.

[antantant]

If you're really looking for the "best" second passport, surely it would be something completely different to your first?

Personally, I'd love to have a Turkish passport or similar to enable visa free acess to Russia and the 'stans, Iran and South America.

[lane lover]

Huguenot Wrote:

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> Hmm, I don't think the observation was about

> whether or not Kiwis are annoying lane lover, but

> about Visa requirements.

My point exactly. Whether "nobody seems to have anything against them" is irrelevant to the ease of getting a passport. Its usually due to reciprocal rights.

And before people get upset and go off on the whole "racist" angle ... Im a Kiwi: was trying to be humourous somewhat.

[Penguin68]

Actually, my point was that Kiwi passport holders seem to get easy access through most border points, and get visas easily or in many cases not need one. There is some evidence that in hijackings Kiwi passport holders are more likely to be released, less likely to be summarily shot. Despite their (claimed) individual obnoxious-ness, as a political entity Kiwis don't seem to offend (and their participation in many 'peace-keeping' and other roles globally doesn't seem to have been noticed by terrorists).

[sabrina79]

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I can't say I ever met an obnoxious Kiwi, now, that lot quite near them...that's a different story :)

[Chillaxed]

Gee lane lover, you're really doing us Kiwis proud on this Forum. Keep up the good work.

lane lover Wrote:

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> Huguenot Wrote:

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> > Hmm, I don't think the observation was about

> > whether or not Kiwis are annoying lane lover,

> but

> > about Visa requirements.

>

> My point exactly. Whether "nobody seems to have

> anything against them" is irrelevant to the ease

> of getting a passport. Its usually due to

> reciprocal rights.

>

> And before people get upset and go off on the

> whole "racist" angle ... Im a Kiwi: was trying to

> be humourous somewhat.

[LondonMix]

Given all the different views, again, I'd speak to a professional. I don't think you have anything to worry about but everyone on here is largely speaking from their own experience (including me) which may or may not be relevant given our different nationalities and the rules that may have changed since we applied.

[lane lover]

I cant think of too many countries where UK passports need visas over NZ passports. Same goes for Australian passports (except maybe Brazil?).

[Huguenot]

Lady D is a professional in this if I remember?

[LondonMix]

Then listen to Lady D and ignore everyone else :)

[sabrina79]

heheheh .thanks guys and thanks to Lady D .:D

thanks for your support .now I know i don't need to be so worry about it .i ll do what s Lady D said :)

once more .i love east dulwich forum .there is wonderful people in this area .its true what they say : Dulwich is like a community: totally true !!!!

God bless you all!!!!!

ciao :)

[uncleglen]

You mean put up with what I have H- no way- I'm off! Austria is low down on the list of destinations for immigrants and my German is pretty fair so seems like a good choice.

[Huguenot]

Careful mate, they're not hot on immigrants because they're not hot on immigrants.

You would be, ahem, an immigrant.

You're not confusing being English with 'not immigrant regardless of where I am' are you?

[sabrina79]

uncleglen and Germany ?i know the politic are good .they dont have economy problem .there is job s opportunity .if you dont like anymore to live here .i think we all have to choose what make us happy . life is too short .i think .uncleglen .do it .good luck to you .!!! :)

[LadyDeliah]

You're welcome Sabrina. Hope it goes well, its quite a simple process but if you do want formal advice, let me know.

[LadyDeliah]

By the way people, just thought I'd let you know that giving immigration advice, even for free, without being registered with the OISC, SRA, Cilex or the Bar Council is a criminal offence.

[Huguenot]

I don't think that legislation was created to target neighborhood chat rooms any more than anti-terrorist legislation was created to imprison accountants for poor jokes on Twitter.

I'm sure it wouldn't require guidance from the Director of Public Proescutions to see that!

[LadyDeliah]

It's the OISC who would be the ones to decide whether to bring charges not the DPP.

The reason it is a regulated activity though, is because of the vulnerable nature of many of the people who need help, so even if someone is well meaning, but wrong in their advice, the effect on the person heeding their advice can be significant.

[sabrina79]

thanks once again Lady D ,u did helped me a lot with your advice :)

thanks

sabrina

[ianr]

> By the way people, just thought I'd let you know that giving immigration advice, even for free, without being registered

> with the OISC, SRA, Cilex or the Bar Council is a criminal offence.

Only if done in the course of a business.

[LadyDeliah]

That's not the case Ian. Even if you offer immigration advice for free or are a charity you must be registered. Making comments on a forum is unlikely to be a problem but it's worth pointing out because the reason giving immigration advice is illegal if not registered is because of the unique vulnerability of the people who need the advice and the disastrous effect on people's lives of incorrect advice.

See:

http://oisc.homeoffice.gov.uk/how_to_become_a_regulated_immigration_adviser/

[sabrina79]

hi to all , just thought about this post i wrote 2 years ago!!!!!! now im process for the certificate for live in definitive in the uk .... tbh i m not in shock ...i knew at some point we will be out ...now is 9 years im here ....the process is long ,so i ll start now !!!! finger crossed for us !!!!