Dual Citizen and Employment - Page 2

Lejoker · #21 20.05.2011, 18:32

	Quote:	AnAustralian
	Iran and North Korea spring to mind. Sure, not many visit these lands, but some do, and there are probably other lands in the middle east. Not just going through customs checks, but sometimes it is safer (or peace of mind) to travel on a non US passport. The swiss passport is well liked everywhere, even off the beaten track.

I don't understand how people make such assumptions...what about those Swiss citizens stuck in Libya during the CH-LIBYA crisis...unless you have something to back up such a claim, it remains merely your 'opinion'.

NK?Iran? you picked the two that are most hostile to the 'West' and not exclusively the US.

miniMia · #22 20.05.2011, 18:33

	Quote:	tiny_tim
	Anybody in the real know about this (meaning I am not disagreeing with you, but need to know for certain)?

Yes. It's true. That's the in the real knowing!

If you need to know for certain, and don't believe us, why don't you look on the official gov't websites of the country you want to live in?

Lejoker · #23 20.05.2011, 18:35

	Quote:	miniMia
	A good chunk of South America imposes entry visa & tax requirements on US citizen but not on Swiss/most others. l.

The same way a good chunk of Africa imposes entry visas on Swiss nationals whilst they grant visa-free entry to US-UK or French passport holders.

Senegal is 1

tiny_tim · #24 20.05.2011, 18:41

	Quote:	miniMia
	Yes. It's true. That's the in the real knowing! If you need to know for certain, and don't believe us, why don't you look on the official gov't websites of the country you want to live in?

"I think so" from our Aussie cousin does not equate to " I know so" from my Argentinian amigo(a?), so now I have got a sure reply, and also will check out the websites too! Mucho gracias!

AnAustralian · #25 20.05.2011, 19:51

	Quote:	Lejoker
	I don't understand how people make such assumptions...what about those Swiss citizens stuck in Libya during the CH-LIBYA crisis...unless you have something to back up such a claim, it remains merely your 'opinion'. NK?Iran? you picked the two that are most hostile to the 'West' and not exclusively the US.

Of course no passport guarantees safety, but it is no secret US has made many enemies over the years.

If you want to believe the US passport is flawless, go right ahead, I wont stop you

AnAustralian · #26 20.05.2011, 19:55

I have an aussie passport, sometimes I hate it, I get checked at every EU border, often involving body searches (yep, true, was body searched at the swiss border once too, even when travelling with my swiss wife). Times like these I wish I had a euopean passport. This is really the only point I was making. I am not sure why that is so hard for you to understand, but it is what it is.

AnAustralian · #27 20.05.2011, 19:59

	Quote:	tiny_tim
	"I think so" from our Aussie cousin does not equate to " I know so" from my Argentinian amigo(a?), so now I have got a sure reply, and also will check out the websites too! Mucho gracias!

Your only guarantee of true information regarding permits is from the officials themselves. Many of us think so and know so, but if you want a definite answer go to the source

Only trying to give you a hand and offer discussion.

Lejoker · #28 20.05.2011, 20:07

	Quote:	AnAustralian
	Of course no passport guarantees safety, but it is no secret US has made many enemies over the years. If you want to believe the US passport is flawless, go right ahead, I wont stop you

I never said it was flawless or even near that!

Lejoker · #29 20.05.2011, 20:10

	Quote:	AnAustralian
	I have an aussie passport, sometimes I hate it, I get checked at every EU border, often involving body searches (yep, true, was body searched at the swiss border once too, even when travelling with my swiss wife). Times like these I wish I had a euopean passport. This is really the only point I was making. I am not sure why that is so hard for you to understand, but it is what it is.

I doubt that the reason you were searched is your Aussie passport -I am not saying that you smuggle drugs but sometimes the way we act or the way we look raises suspicions. If your European you just don't get searched at all because you wave a burgundy passport????
That my friend is simply non-true and I'm speaking from personal experience...

AnAustralian · #30 20.05.2011, 20:13

	Quote:	Lejoker
	I doubt that the reason you were searched is your Aussie passport -I am not saying that you smuggle drugs but sometimes the way we act or the way we look raises suspicions. If your European you just don't get searched at all because you wave a burgundy passport???? That my friend is simply non-true and I'm speaking from personal experience...

Unfortunately it was because of my passport at the time, I was travelling with all swiss passports, I stood out because it seemed unusual at the time. Customs actually told me this. You are right it is based on my opinion / perception, but hey, this is a forum for opinions. You have your opinion I have mine, and they dont meet. End of story.

Lejoker · #31 20.05.2011, 20:16

	Quote:	AnAustralian
	Unfortunately it was because of my passport at the time, I was travelling with all swiss passports, I stood out because it seemed unusual at the time. Customs actually told me this. You are right it is based on my opinion / perception, but hey, this is a forum for opinions. You have your opinion I have mine, and they dont meet. End of story.

True.
For me, the only country I get singled out in is Canada ...out of all places

digg · #32 20.05.2011, 20:56

	Quote:	AnAustralian
	This is correct, however employers probably have preferences in some cases that cannot be controlled by law, so again being Swiss is definitely an advantage.

Technically depends on the employer doesn't it. Unless the employer was racist then he'd pick whoever was best for the job regardless of nationality.

cannut · #33 20.05.2011, 21:09

	Quote:	Lejoker
	I don't understand how people make such assumptions...what about those Swiss citizens stuck in Libya during the CH-LIBYA crisis...unless you have something to back up such a claim, it remains merely your 'opinion'. NK?Iran? you picked the two that are most hostile to the 'West' and not exclusively the US.

Is Libya a country,I mean with the Hotel door man in power ??

cannut · #34 20.05.2011, 21:15

	Quote:	Lejoker
	True. For me, the only country I get singled out in is *Canada* ...out of all places

You want me to talk to someone in charge

cannut · #35 20.05.2011, 21:19

	Quote:	BKinTheHouse
	What documentation do I need in order to work in Switzerland? I am a 40 American with Swiss citizenship(conferred through my mother when I was a minor) and have lived in the US my entire life. I have always had a dream of living in Switzerland and would finally like to make this dream a reality. My Swiss passport expired 15 years ago, so I have no official documentation proving that I am Swiss. However, I am registered with the Swiss Consulate in NY. How much of an advantage will I gain because of my Swiss citizenship?

As a returning auslandschweizer,you are entitled to Unemployed insurance on arrival

miniMia · #36 20.05.2011, 22:51

	Quote:	Lejoker
	The same way a good chunk of Africa imposes entry visas on Swiss nationals whilst they grant visa-free entry to US-UK or French passport holders. Senegal is 1

That is why having more than on passport is beneficial. I guess I can travel a good chunk of the world never having to get a visa or pay an entrance fee. Yeah me!

	Quote:	tiny_tim
	"I think so" from our Aussie cousin does not equate to " I know so" from my Argentinian amigo(a?), so now I have got a sure reply, and also will check out the websites too! Muchas gracias!

That would be "amiga" though I'm not Argentina. But you're welcome!

Lejoker · #37 21.05.2011, 00:51

	Quote:	miniMia
	That is why having more than on passport is beneficial. I guess I can travel a good chunk of the world never having to get a visa or pay an entrance fee. Yeah me! !

I thought of doing the samething as I qualify for at least 2 more passports in addition to the one I have but saw no real benefit as I'm not travelling to those countries which do not grant me visa-free access. then comes the identity issue, it would suck carrying a passport of a country whose language you can't even speak