Is there any point in getting a British passport?

Question

I'm from Scandinavia but have lived here for eight years and want to stay, so should I apply for citizenship? Will it make any difference to me whatsoever?

Answer 1

I suppose it would be extra paperwork and you'd be out of the pocket a few extra pounds other than that I don't see much of a point unless you want to become British and naturalize and pass this citizenship down to your children.

Answer 2

Very little. About the only thing you can't do is vote but I know an American who has been in the UK a while and somehow gets sent voting cards so that doesn't appear to be a problem either.

Answer 3

I've been wondering the same thing. Been here for more than 10 years (from Canada) and don't know if I should do it either. Does it bother anyone out there if we do it? Sorry for stealing your question, LionA.

Answer 4

Any citizenship bestows a degree of protection on the recipient.  At the same time, there is a concomitant degree of responsibility of the new citizen to the new country.  Just once I would like to hear someone ask how he/she could provide a benefit to the country that provides the citizenship....

Note:  I was responding to your original question, not your unknown particulars.

Answer 5

weigh what you gain by opting for Brit, and decide.

Instead you can have dual citizenship.

Answer 6

If you have never had any problems with your Scandinavian passport before why bother? I doubt the UK passport will offer you any additional benefits.

Answer 7

one benefit of being a citizen...you cant be deported.  most often, countries reserve the right to deport immigrants, especially if they have committed any crimes.  As a citizen, they can never deport you.