Dual Citizenship Question Netherlands to Kenya
I have dual citizenship. South African and Dutch.
I am traveling from Amsterdam via Heathrow to Nairobi Kenya.
I have exited Netherlands on my Dutch passport, but was warned not to show my South African passport at Heathrow.
I do not need a visa if I enter Kenya on my South African passport.
Should I be worried about this warning? And what should I do when asked for my visa at Heathrow(I don't have one)?
Best Answer
As a rule of thumb, show your Dutch passport in Europe (at the gate in Heathrow, you can choose which one to show, since Dutch can get a Kenyan visa on Arrival and would thus be able to board).
In Kenya, show your South African passport except if asked for a UK visa on the way back when boarding the plane, in which case you should show your Dutch passport.
Because of this, you may find yourself showing both, which is completely fine.
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Does Kenya accept dual citizenship?
According to the Constitution of Kenya and the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act of 2011, the Dual Citizenship is permissible in Kenya. Kenya citizens who have acquired other nationalities are required to disclose their other citizenship by submitting the form available below.Which countries allow dual citizenship with Kenya?
In 2009, a new constitution was passed in Kenya which, amongst other things, did make provision for Dual nationality....Kenya - Passport & Nationality - Dual Nationality- United Kingdom.
- Australia.
- New Zealand.
- Canada.
- United States of America.
- South Africa.
- Ireland.
- Zimbabwe.
Who is not eligible for dual citizenship in Kenya?
(2) A State officer or a member of the defence forces shall not hold dual citizenship. (b) any person who has been made a citizen of another country by operation of that country's law, without ability to opt out.Does Netherlands allow dual nationality?
The Dutch government wants to limit dual nationality as much as possible. If you have only one nationality, it will be clear what your rights are. That is why people who want to acquire Dutch nationality through naturalisation are, as a rule, required to give up their other nationality if possible.How to become a Dutch Citizen | Dual Citizenship requirements in The Netherlands | Kenyan and Dutch
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