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What is the highest number of citizenships one can hold?

So I have two citizenships/passports - South Africa and New Zealand. My understanding is if I wanted a British passport, I'd have to give up one of the others. However, SA, NZ and Australia allow ...
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Male US/Russian dual citizen returning to Russia at 28. Possible risks?

I'm a 28-year-old male with a dual US/Russian citizenship who's going to be entering Russia for the first time in maybe 15 years. I'm slightly nervous about being able to get out once I'm in, since ...
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What is the status of children of a person who is British by descent?

My son, born in Rome, is British by descent. He has a newborn in China who he wants to register as British. He has been declined a passport for her as you cannot apparently pass on British ...
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Can I get deported?

I’m 18 years old, I live in the U.S. I’ve lived here since I was 8 years old and have never left. I lived in Haiti for a few years before I came to live here at 8. I was born in Canada and currently ...
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Can a British citizen travel with a Nigerian passport?

I am a Nigerian mother residing in the UK with my daughter who is a British citizen. We all have Nigerian passports which are valid for travel however I just discovered her British passport has ...
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What is the name order on ID such as passports?

I live in Japan. I have an alien card and Australian passport lists surname first then given names. Assuming you have two names at least listed, do all internationally acceptable ID list surname then ...
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What's the procedure for somebody who has lost their US passport while living in Taiwan?

I'm travelling in Taiwan, currently in a little village on the east coast with quite a few expats. I just ran into one acquaintance from the US who tells me he thinks he's lost his passport. Given ...
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Chinese passport

Since this topic is a bit sensitive to be asked directly to the Chinese Embassy, I wonder if someone can answer or knows anyone with experience. PRC (China) does not allow dual citizenship, so if ...
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Can I travel with an expired German resident card?

I have been living in Germany since 2010 with a permanent residence card, which must be renewed every 2 years. My passport expired in August, so the same happened with my residence card, because of ...
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Lost identification documents and don’t know what to do

So I’m 19 and I have no identification at all I’m from Nigeria but I came over to the U.K. when I was 5 and lived here since I had a leave to remain and a biometrics card but lost that so literally I ...
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My employer is holding my passport

I live in Thailand. My previous passport which has 5 years of multiple visas, which my employer kept, on the basis of which I gave resignation. They accepted my resignation letter, and reprimanded me ...
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What is a valid passport when migrating to the US on an immigrant visa?

We just received our immigrant visa this month. We are planning to migrate during the 1st week of August, but my son's passport will be expiring on February 23rd, 2016. Can he still use this passport? ...
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Flying to US with baby

I am a US citizen living in the UK on ILR visa. I have recently had a baby in July 2021. I have been unable to get an appointment at the US embassy to register his birth (CRBA) or apply for his first ...
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Dual Citizenship between US and England

I was born in England 1970. By birthright of my father, I became a US citizen in 1991 and moved to the US. Unfortunately I let my UK passport expire. I would like to renew as I might possibly move ...
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Renewing Long-Expired British Passport

I was born in England, 1984 Currently have Canadian Passport and reside in the United States I am a permanent resident in the US (Green Card) I have a British Birth Certificate Please find out what ...
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Am I a British citizen?

The title says it all, I’m 17 years old and have just had my Brazilian passport renewed. I’m afraid I won’t be able to work because of it. I’ve lived in Scotland for 14 years and my dad is Scottish, ...
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New Zealand citizen returning to N.Z. after long stay away

I'm a N.Z. born citizen that has been living overseas for the last 30 years. Left there at 27 yrs of age. My question is, once I renew my N.Z.passport, can I just roll up to N.Z. and live there ...
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Are 2 passports valid when one is British and the other applied for in Bulgaria

My daughter who is 4 was born in the UK and holds a British Passport. Her mother who is Bulgarian wants her to have a passport from Bulgaria. Question is will she be able to retain the British ...
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Lost British Passport number

I migrated to Australia in 1974 with my 5 month daughter on my British passport. This passport expired in 1984, was never renewed, and has been lost for many years. For work reasons my daughter needs ...
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How should I get rid of FNU in my F1- visa at this point, while I already spent an year of my studies with same visa?

I have FNU written in my F1- Visa and it is causing lots of troubles for me. It took more than 2 months to get my SSN and driver's license. To eliminate future complexities I need guidance about the ...
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Cancel Bangaldeshi passport and obtain Sri Lanka passport

My Wife was born in Kuwait and has a Bagaldeshi passport. Her father is a Bangaldeshi and mother is a Sri Lankan. Her mother made her Sri Lankan birth certificate specifying she was born in Kuwait and ...
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ID alternatives for a international student in the USA

I'm moving to USA (Tucson, AZ) for graduate school, and was wondering what identification alternatives I could use where ID is required, as I prefer not carrying around my passport with me. I have an ...
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Australian citizen leaving Australia on Irish passport

I was born and live in in Australia, but have Irish citizenship also because my father was born in Ireland. I have an Irish passport but not an Australian one. I want to visit the Cook Islands later ...
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Return of passport after UK residence card application

My wife will be applying for a UK residence card soon. She is Argentinian. I understand that the HO will keep both of our passports (I am the British citizen) until the decision is made. Is there any ...
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I live in the Netherlands and I hold an EU passport, but my passport is expiring soon and I lost my id card

I have been living in the Netherlands for almost a year and I hold a EU/Bulgarian passport. My passport is expiring soon and I have lost my ID card. Soon, I'll go to my embassy for it to issue a new ...
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What should I do if I have misplaced my old expired passports?

I have misplaced my 2 old expired passports. I have my current passport with me. However, I need the old ones for my Australian student visa application. What should I do? My old passports expired 7 ...
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US citizen applying for German dual citizenship with German father

I'm was born in the US (1969), my father at the time was a German citizen living in the US with a green card and married. He is now a US citizen. My goal is to obtain a EU passport and still hold my ...
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Can I renew chinese passport if I renounce US citizenship?

I have a US citizenship. My Chinese passport will expire in two years. I know dual citizenship won't work. I'm considering renouncing my US citizenship in order to renew my Chinese passport. Will ...
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Can a dual national leave Australia on their Canadian Passport?

The Australian government states that dual nationals must enter and leave Australia on their Australian passport. In order to do that, one needs an electronic travel authority (ETA) for Canada. ...
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What if my Red-White-Red Card plus expires before the 3 years period

I am from a "Third country" (non EEA/EU) and have studied and worked (also currently residing) in Austria. I have applied for my Red-White-Red Card plus, which should be valid for 3 years. ...
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Have UK passport and waiting on delivery of Irish passport. About to sign rental contract for 10 month work visit in Spain - can I use UK passport no?

Will need to apply for residency after the initial 3 months and concerned if it will be a problem to have UK passport no on rental contract, rather than the Irish passport no. I will be using the ...
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J1 visa entry to the USA a few years ago, receiving H1B visa in the USA. Can one get the H1B visa stamp on the passport within the USA?

A friend of mine had a J1 visa entry to the USA a few years ago. This friend now receives an H1B visa in the USA, after J1 got expired. This friend does not want to go back to the home country A ...
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How do you pick up your Romanian passport from the NYC Consulate (once it's ready online)?

I looked online at the link the consulate provided and I see that my passport is available for pick-up. Do I need to schedule an appointment to pick it up? Are there specific days / hours during which ...
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Effect of marital status change on study visa in Australia

I was married to an Australian citizen and after around a year we divorced. My marital status on passport and ID card is still single as it was not updated. Now I want to apply for a study visa in ...
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Return to South Africa passport query

Family of 3 looking to return to SA. I need to renew my SA passport and ID. My husband needs to apply for passport but does have ID. My daughter (13) needs to apply for all documents. Is it ...
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Minor child’s passport and blue card expired in Germany

Currently I am living in Germany and my daughter’s passport and blue card both are expired on Jan 31, 2024, but i just noticed it today. I am completely blank, could anyone please guide, how does it ...
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What should I do if I haven't received my passport 20 days after my H1B visa interview

I had my H1-B visa interview about 20 days ago. During the interview I was told that it was approved. Also on the official website it appears as approved. However, I haven't received my passport yet. ...
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Can I apply for a Canadian study Visa with an expired passport with assurance that I would get a renewed passport before I'm required to travel?

I cannot renew my passport early enough to meet the visa application deadline. Can I apply for study permit to Canada with an expired passport with guarantee of a new one before I'm required to travel?...
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Why my entry permit to UAE is taking so much time to issue?

It's been 6 working days that my visa is under process in Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs, Abu Dhabi, UAE. I have heard that normally it takes 2-3 working days but mine has 6. My PRO ...
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Lost passport in Qatar to be replaced in the Philippines. How to go back to Qatar?

I am a Filipino in Qatar. I lost my passport in Qatar but I need to travel back to Philippines for personal reasons. The Embassy will provide a Travel Document in lieu of the lost passport with ...
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