Dual citizenship and visas? (thinking of moving to California) (living in, best)

[Tally_103]

Sorry if a question like this has been posted before, but I was wondering if anyone could help me.
I am British, was born and have lived in the UK all my life. I have a British passport and an American one, as my father is a US citizen. Which makes me a dual citizen
I am considering a move to America, California specifically, a few years from now so at the moment I'm just gathering information.
I am confused on one thing regarding visas. Would I need a visa at all if I have an American passport? And if the answer is yes which one is it likely to be?
I have looked at various different sites regarding visas and dual citizenship and haven't been able to find out any helpful information, so any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

[Oerdin]

I am also a duel citizen (my father is from Scotland and mother is American). You do not need a visa or anything else.

[MAK802]

I'm also a dual citizen and no, you do not need a visa or anything else. I know some countries look negatively upon having dual citizenship, and I have to renew my European passport before it expires or I'll lose it.

[thepinksquid]

I'm a dual citizen as well (US and Ireland) and no, if you hold a passport in the country, you do not need a visa to live/work here. When you come over to the US, in immigration at the airport, you just show your American passport and you're treated like any other citizen.

[Michael Tryn]

subject ! I wish to ask please. What is the best avenue ? I would like to get duel citizenship but The E.U. descriminates against Americans. This is a know fact, unless one is a scientist, hockey player etc. I enquired of the Swedish Embassy, respectfully and was respectfully told no. I read if one puts $5000 in a Czech Bank, one can get a E.U. passport in 5 yrs, or should I go to the Polish Embassy as I have ski on my name. Answers please ?

[MAK802]

Originally Posted by Michael Tryn

subject ! I wish to ask please. What is the best avenue ? I would like to get duel citizenship but The E.U. descriminates against Americans. This is a know fact, unless one is a scientist, hockey player etc. I enquired of the Swedish Embassy, respectfully and was respectfully told no. I read if one puts $5000 in a Czech Bank, one can get a E.U. passport in 5 yrs, or should I go to the Polish Embassy as I have ski on my name. Answers please ?

Yea, unless you're born there or your mother was born there, you're not getting it. Why would you want to get it if you live here? The Polish Embassy will not give you one because you have ski at the end of your name. I was born in Poland and have dual citizenship, yet will never be able to get it for my husband because he is not from there. It's not that they discriminate against Americans. Citizenship is for those that are born there or have lived there for several years. They're smart to keep outsiders out. Citizenship is earned, not just given away.

[Tally_103]

Thanks so much everyone!I thought that was the case but couldn't find anything written about it in such clear terms

[thepinksquid]

Originally Posted by Michael Tryn

subject ! I wish to ask please. What is the best avenue ? I would like to get duel citizenship but The E.U. descriminates against Americans. This is a know fact, unless one is a scientist, hockey player etc. I enquired of the Swedish Embassy, respectfully and was respectfully told no. I read if one puts $5000 in a Czech Bank, one can get a E.U. passport in 5 yrs, or should I go to the Polish Embassy as I have ski on my name. Answers please ?

MAK802 pretty much summed this up already, but the laws on citizenship vary country to country. I'm an Irish citizen because my biological parents are Irish citizens (I was adopted...born in US...long story). Otherwise you can't typically "become" a citizen of another country without living there. If you're wanting to work in a specific country, usually you can get a work visa fairly easily if you have a job lined up. There's really not a need for permanent citizenship unless you plan on living in said country permanently.

[Oerdin]

Originally Posted by MAK802

I'm also a dual citizen and no, you do not need a visa or anything else. I know some countries look negatively upon having dual citizenship, and I have to renew my European passport before it expires or I'll lose it.

I'd suggest not letting that slip. Honestly, I find it very convenient to get to pick which line (US or EU) to go to in customs. Especially when one is very long and the other is very short.