Dual U.S.-Irish citizenship? I recently discovered that, as a U.S.-born grandson of an Irish-born grandfather, I can apply and qualify for Irish citizenship and an Irish passport. U.S. and Irish law allow that without my losing my U.S. citizenship rights. A question for any of you out there who hold dual citizenship, or who have at least looked into this — would it be worth the effort and money (about $400) to get Irish citizenship? I’m told that it essentially opens up the EU countries for living, working, easy inter-country travel, etc. Any recommendations? Sentimentally, I dearly love Ireland, my ancestral land. I would be proud to call myself a citizen. But beyond the sentimentality, are the benefits of my getting citizenship there worth going for in any DPers’ experience?
I would. Maybe the benefits are only an easy entry into Ireland and Europe, but than, it's interesting. It's obviously easier on that way. My dad died in Vietnam when I was 2 (and never saw him except one photograph) but I'm born outside the US. I have no US rights whatsoever since my Mom is European...So, I think you should take your chance....
Interestingly, as a dual citizen, I would still be required to fly from the USA into Europe on my U.S. passport. Once in Europe, it is recommended to use the Irish passport for free and easy access nation to nation.
can you hold dual passport? I born in Hong Kong. I have a British passport (BNO) and a Chinese passport. I have been living in US for the past 7 years. If i get married i can get a US passport too.. and if you could, why not? You never know what will happened in the future. Owning a second passport in another country can give you and your family an option when you need to leave US
Being a citizen of as many country as possible is advantageous since you can have various benefits from both or more countries.
It could be a burden too. If you have a US passport and immigrate to another country, you still have to pay income tax to US