What is your nationality if you have British passport?

Overview. If you or your parents were born in the UK, you might automatically be a British citizen. Check if you’re a British citizen based on whether you were: born in the UK or a British colony before 1 January 1983.

Who qualifies for an EU passport?

You are eligible for a European passport if you have a family member who is part of an EU country or if you marry an EU citizen. You are also eligible for a European passport if you reside in a country for a certain number of years, or through a citizenship by investment initiative.

What is the benefit of having an EU passport?

An EU passport is a passport issued by one of the 27 member states of the European Union and allows you to travel visa-free between all EU countries, and to a large number of third-countries the EU has bilateral agreements with.

What is the advantage of having an EU passport?

As far as advantages of EU citizenship, there are many, including international mobility, unlimited working rights in the EU and, in most cases, transfer of your EU citizenship onto your children and grandchildren.

Can EU citizen apply for British passport?

Once in possession of a permanent residence document, EU citizens can apply for full British citizenship. But applicants usually need to have been living in the UK for at least six years – so those who have applied for permanent residence after just five years may have to wait another 12 months.

Does Europe allow dual citizenship?

EU countries that allow dual citizenship: Germany, Greece, France, Ireland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Sweden. Key Non-EU countries that allow dual citizenship: USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Turkey.

Can you work anywhere in Europe with a European passport?

EU citizenship is additional to, and does not replace, national citizenship. It affords EU citizens with rights, freedoms, and legal protections available under EU law. EU citizens have freedom of movement, and the freedom of settlement and employment across the EU.

What is the difference between a British passport and a passport?

A British Passport is a small book that any British Citizen can apply for. As can some other categories of people, like British Overseas Citizens. But if you never have a need to travel, you may never apply for a Passport. That does not mean you are any less a Citizen. A Passport is a travel document.

Can I travel to the UK with a British National (Overseas) passport?

A British National (Overseas) passport also allows you to have visa-free access to the UK for up to six months as a visitor. Unfortunately, at this time, the European Union does not recognize holders of British National (Overseas) passports as being UK nationals.

What are the different types of passports in Europe?

Non-standard types of passports, such as passport cards (Ireland is still the only EU country to issue a passport in card format), diplomatic, service, and emergency passports have not yet been harmonised but, since the 1980s, European Union member states have started to harmonise aspects of the designs of their ordinary passport booklets.

Why has the UK removed the European Union label on passports?

The decision to remove the European Union label was made in the expectation that the UK would be leaving the EU at the end of last month, as scheduled. Dark blue passports resembling the pre-EU British design are due to be issued from the end of the year.