cheesebikini?: EU Citizenship

November 26, 2002

EU Citizenship

EU Passport My Irish passport arrived.

After more than a year of research, paperwork and waiting, I'm a citizen of Ireland and a citizen of the European Union. I'm still a U.S. citizen, but I can work anywhere within the U.S. or the E.U. without a visa. With so much depressing drama going on in the world, this is the perfect time for a bit of great news.

I scored the passport thanks to Ireland's generous citizenship by descent policy, and if you can prove that one of your parents or grandparents is (or was) an Irish citizen, you can do the same. But finding and obtaining the necessary paperwork (including original birth and marriage certificates from parents and grandparents) requires much more work than you might think. But it's definitely worth the trouble if you plan to ever work or live in the E.U.

Forgive the recent inactivity -- I've been busy preparing grad school applications. I took the GRE exam last night. Work and a class project have kept me busy too. Expect more postings in late December, after my first round of applications.

Posted by sean at November 26, 2002 02:58 PM

Comments

Top oh the morning to ye. Blah blah blah

Posted by: Phil McKracken on December 9, 2002 12:28 AM

Hi,

I'm wondering if you might be able to lead me in the right direction. I'm a 26 yr old Canadian citizen and my father was born in Belgium. I would also like to obtain my EU citizenship but I don't know where to start. Am I too old??? Thanks for your reply.

Posted by: Isaac on February 5, 2003 03:50 PM

Isaac:

Check the Web site for the Belgian consulate in Canada. Look under the
citizenship area. If there's no site for that, try the main Belgian
government Web site. Good luck.

-Sean

Posted by: sean@cheesebikini.com on February 5, 2003 03:57 PM

ha ha phil mckracken your name is the funniest ive ever seen, fill-my-crak-in, sorry for any inconvienience HA

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Phil McKracken

Posted by: on February 14, 2003 05:29 AM

Ah yes, cheesebikini always sparks such thoughtful conversations...

Posted by: Sean on February 14, 2003 10:31 AM

we dont say top of the morning to yah in Ireland I dont no where you people got his Idea We dont have leprecans either by the way

Posted by: colleen on May 5, 2003 04:35 PM

i am a canadian citizen...i like to work in ireland,like a musician...do you think,if i have an employer there,i can have a working visa

Posted by: risto on January 19, 2004 12:37 PM

i am a canadian citizen...i like to work in ireland,like a musician...do you think,if i have an employer there,i can have a working visa

Posted by: risto on January 19, 2004 12:37 PM

i am a canadian citizen...i like to work in ireland,like a musician...do you think,if i have an employer there,i can have a working visa

Posted by: risto on January 19, 2004 12:37 PM

i am a canadian citizen...i like to work in ireland,like a musician...do you think,if i have an employer there,i can have a working visa

Posted by: risto on January 19, 2004 12:37 PM

I have an unususal couple of questions for you
First of all my maternal grandparents were born in Germany, but my grandmother was actually born in present day Poland. My father was adopted, but his birthmother is Finnish.
I am a Canadian citizen, but was wondering if I am entitled to be a citizen of Germany, Poland, or Finland, any of these granting me EU citizenship???

Posted by: Jason on March 9, 2004 12:53 PM

Jason:

Sorry, I don't know anything about these countries' citizenship policies. I advise you to check on the Web sites for their respective embassies/consulates in the U.S. for this information.

Sean

Posted by: sean on March 9, 2004 02:02 PM

I too have a couple of questions. By surname I'm obviously of Irish descent (Collins)...but it is probably 4 or 5 generations back and virtually untraceable. A random guy from Dublin that I met says that if my child were to be born in Ireland, it, my wife and myself would all be citizens of Ireland. True? I am a US citizen living in Spain and trying to find a way to gain EU residency without such a pain in the neck. Any thoughts?

Posted by: brent on June 22, 2004 04:34 PM

Sorry Brent, I have no idea what the answer to your question is. I'm certainly no expert on Irish citizenship policies; I only know what I had to do to secure my own citizenship, which was a relatively straightforward operation. You should contact the Irish government with your question.

Posted by: Sean on June 23, 2004 12:56 PM

i don't think any american should be allowed to become an EU citizen. what's the sudden rush anyway, finally woken up to the fact that you're so isolated? can't you all just stay on your miserable side of the world and leave us in peace on ours?

Posted by: on October 31, 2004 06:17 AM

Ya, all you unedumacated Americans need to stay on your side of the Atlantick.

-Pat

Posted by: Pat Magroin on November 9, 2004 06:13 AM

Well, I like American cheese. But is it really cheese, or just coagulated oil? Hmmm, that might say something about America.

Oh well, I like what Pat said.

This is funny stuff on this web site.

-Mike

Posted by: Mike Hunt on November 16, 2004 12:23 PM

I can seem to agree with Mike Hunt. Mike Hunt is stinky and dark. I would rather see Mike Hunt that someone Phil McKrakin. I bet you would rather see Mike Hunt. I would like to shave Mike Hunt too. What a freak he is. Hairy freak.

-Plug Meanus

Posted by: Plug Meanus on November 16, 2004 12:27 PM

I want to leave the USA and work and live in the EU.

I'm fed up with the US - we have really taken a turn for the worst with regards to our culture, economy, politics and especially foreign policy!

On my vacation to New Zealand recently our US $ was near worthless. I saw anti-US graffiti, heard a tour guide slam the US amid a tour, and was besieged by pub patrons wanting explanations for US actions when they found out I was from the States! Yuck!

I want to get my UK passport and look into moving to the EU! I'd move to Australia or NZ if that were possible.

If the New Constitution passes I think passports might become harder to get under the present rules. So, I guess its now or never. I wish I had some skills in demand or knew a foreign language.

Any ideas for work? I'm interested in Ireland. Can a US guy with UK passport make it there?

Posted by: Nelson on May 3, 2005 06:59 PM

Hello i'm 16 years old and a U.S Citizen ,but am trying to get my E.U. citizenship my father is from Spain and still lives there is there anyway i may go about getting my citizenship wihout going through him??? and how do i go about it.
Thanx 4 ur help!
Vendredie

Posted by: Vendredie on May 14, 2005 11:41 AM

Posted by: Vendredie on May 14, 2005 11:42 AM

Posted by: Vendredie on May 14, 2005 11:43 AM

Hey there, I am an American-born New Yorker 21yrs old. My father lives in the Netherlands and is Dutch. Never really had words for the guy but, I capitalized and took advantage of a good opprortunity. Got my EU citizenship & passport within one year and without his help! Economics & politics are tightening up everyone's border. If anyone else out there thinks they are eligible for EU & US, I say go for it. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I mean worse case scenario you have to learn a new language...that's nothing compared to a possibility of a new drafting policy. Jay

Posted by: Jay on May 14, 2005 04:13 PM

hi i am currently seeking my documents to apply for irish citizenship ihaveall documents except my grandfathers birth paper.....i am finding it verydifficult to locate this could you suggest someone that could help

Posted by: samantha griffiths on June 18, 2005 03:54 PM

The Ireland Embassy can provide a contact address in Ireland to locate Birth and Marriage Certificates. It helps if your parents were Irish Citizens when you were born.

Posted by: Mark on July 6, 2005 08:18 PM

Posted by: Terry on July 17, 2005 04:10 AM