Hi!
I am planning on moving to London in the summer of 2009. My father was born in one of the european countries (but not in England) and I am eligible for a EU passport. I want to live there for one year minimum and I hear it is much better to have a passport than a working visa.
I'm confused as what I need to do-
should I visit the embassy of my father's country?
call somewhere in particular?
websites?
Should I look into a working visa in case I don't get the EU passport in time?
How long does it take to obtain either?
Thanks!
Applying for a EU passport
misschristina
16 November 2008 00:03:59
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Julien
16 November 2008 09:30:35
52408
Where are you from Christina?
Yes, the best thing to do is to contact the embassy of your father's country.
misschristina
16 November 2008 19:23:54
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Hi Julien - I'm from Canada.
I have 2 posts going on at the moment, one is in "Londres".
I will go to his embassy (Greece). I hope it won't be too complicated.
I believe they will give me a Greek Passport, though- so when do I actually obtain a EU Passport?
Julien
16 November 2008 19:49:40
52408
As long as you've got a passport from a country which is a member of the European Union, you can travel, work and live in every european country without any problem ... (you'll still have to do a few things with the local administration, like getting a national insurance number in the UK, but it's not very complicated)
adastraxx
08 December 2008 08:42:39
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i was in the same boat, but born in an eu country (poland),,,never bother getting the passport until the time came to move...well with being born there and having a social insurance number etc...it took a fabulous 10 months to get my passport...my friend who is greek it took hime 3 years to get greek citizenship through his parents?
good luck
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