Have you called the consulate and asked, they are going to be the best people to offer advice.
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BV
18 yrs ago
Just did this myself. You have to go the embassy citizenship section first and apply for "Citizenship by descent". That takes a couple of weeks. Then go back when you pick that up and lodge the passport application in the passport section. That also takes a couple weeks. If you are in a rush to travel, you can try and get it processed as an emergency application. I found them very helpful. Just call the embassy and get them to post you the forms first. Also, be sure to follow their advice about photos for newborns - do them at home, lay the baby flat on a plain white sheet and take it from above. They're very strict about the photos!
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http://www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/categories/citz-by-descent.htm
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I dont understand that, Australia allows its citizens to hold dual citizenship so it should really be a problem
http://www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/dual-citz.htm
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BV
18 yrs ago
Dual citizenship is only allowed with certain countries.
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Also just for the record, the US allows multiple citizenship.
You should look into the US principle of global taxation though. Basically if you are a US citizen or permanent resident, you are liable to the US for tax revenue regardless of where you live or where you received the income.
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BV
18 yrs ago
I totally identify with your struggles! It took about 20 shots to get the right one of my baby! Thank goodness for digital photography.
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I took about 60 shots fo my then 3 month old for his Aussie passport and the woman at the embassy was thoroughly impressed saying that they're not usually too strict with the little ones....now she tells me!
BV pointed you in the right direction.
Our son holds an Australian passport from me and Danish from his dad. Australia is very easy going in regards to dual citizenships but Denmark makes you choose one or the other at age 18. I'm pretty sure you'll have no trouble with both Aussie and US.
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