Should we choose Danish or British nationality?

Question

My bf and I are having a baby in a very short while - and I am very excited! BUT, we still have a few things we need to sort out...

Would it be better for the baby to be a Danish or a British citizens? Both are EU, so I suppose it'll have more or less the same rights, and being born in Denmark it would actually have the same rights as a Danish citizen even if we were to choose to go with the British.

Do you know any of the pros and cons? Serious answers ONLY please..

Answer 1

I don't really see the problem - what matters is where you baby is going to grow up. I would recommend the UK, making your child prepared for an international career (easier, at least).

BTW. Mrs. Maintenance, you shouldn't. Denmark really sucks. I was brought up there. What are those perks you are referring to? Are you American? Be proud and feel lucky - we're many who wish we had citizenship.

Answer 2

The nationality of the place you are planning to live

Answer 3

Danish, they're progressive.

Answer 4

You decide !!

Answer 5

I would think Denmark (or any Scandinavian country for that matter) would be much better than Britain.  I love their form of government and there are so many perks to citizenship it isn't even funny.  If you have the option - DO IT!  (I'm jealous!)

Answer 6

I live in the U.S. and I know we have very easy "work abroad" requirements with Northern European countries . . . check with our state department  to make sure Denmark is one of them . . . For instance, a citizen of Holland has a much easier time working in the U.S. than a citizen of the U.K. . . . so it may be something to consider . . .  

Answer 7

So I must assume that one of you is Danish and the other British (the only way that you can get either citizenship in your situation would be to inherit it from a parent( British AND Danish law)).

Why not let the child decide at a later date? The UK allows dual citizenship while Denmark only allows a marital form (if a husband or wife takes the citizenship of the other spouse).

Child born abroad to Danish parents who acquires the nationality of the country of birth may keep dual citizenship until the age of 22. Before reaching the age of majority (22), the person must apply to retain citizenship. If person does not apply, their citizenship is lost.  

Or even better have the child in Denmark. That way no matter what the child will always be allowed to live and work in Denmark.

Good Luck!