Dual Citizenship
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About dual citizenship
What is dual citizenship?
Dual citizenship, or multiple citizenship, is when a single person is legally recognized as a citizen of two or more countries at the same time.Not all countries allow their citizens to hold dual citizenship.
Benefits of dual citizenship
Security
A second passport from a stable country can be a lifesaver during political, economic, or social turmoil in one's home country.
Security
A second passport from a stable country can be a lifesaver during political, economic, or social turmoil in one's home country.
Global Mobility
Many passports limit visa-free travel, requiring visas for international trips. A second passport can enhance global mobility for citizens from such countries.
Global Mobility
Many passports limit visa-free travel, requiring visas for international trips. A second passport can enhance global mobility for citizens from such countries.
Business
Dual citizenship allows individuals to pursue business opportunities in the host country and travel more freely abroad.
Business
Dual citizenship allows individuals to pursue business opportunities in the host country and travel more freely abroad.
Tax Optimization
Dual citizenship can benefit tax optimization, as some countries tax only local income and exempt capital gains, allowing for more efficient wealth management.
Tax Optimization
Dual citizenship can benefit tax optimization, as some countries tax only local income and exempt capital gains, allowing for more efficient wealth management.
How to get dual citizenship
By naturalization
Most countries have citizenship by naturalization laws that allow you to become a citizen after spending enough time living there.
By naturalization
Most countries have citizenship by naturalization laws that allow you to become a citizen after spending enough time living there.
By marriage
Some countries offer a fast-track route to naturalization to individuals who marry their citizens.
By marriage
Some countries offer a fast-track route to naturalization to individuals who marry their citizens.
By birth
Countries with "jus solis" citizenship law grant citizenship to those born in their land – no matter the nationality of their parents.
By birth
Countries with "jus solis" citizenship law grant citizenship to those born in their land – no matter the nationality of their parents.
By investment
Economic citizenship programs allow people to quickly acquire new citizenship by making a significant contribution to the host country.
By investment
Economic citizenship programs allow people to quickly acquire new citizenship by making a significant contribution to the host country.
Which countries allow dual citizenship?
Country
Conditions and exceptions
Dual citizenship
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Antigua and Barbuda
Yes
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Vanuatu
Yes
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Saint Kitts & Nevis
Yes
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Spain
Spain only recognizes dual citizenship with Iberian countries, Spanish-American countries, the Philippines, and France. However, if you're a Spanish national by birth, you can never be deprived of Spanish citizenship (although you can lose it if you renounce it and decide to lose it voluntarily).
Yes
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Frequently asked questions
Questions? Answers.
What are the downsides of dual citizenship?
What are the downsides of dual citizenship?
What are the downsides of dual citizenship?
Which Passport Should Dual Citizens Use?
Which Passport Should Dual Citizens Use?
Which Passport Should Dual Citizens Use?
How does dual citizenship affect taxes?
How does dual citizenship affect taxes?
How does dual citizenship affect taxes?
How do I pass on dual citizenship to my children?
How do I pass on dual citizenship to my children?
How do I pass on dual citizenship to my children?
How does one renounce dual citizenship?
How does one renounce dual citizenship?
How does one renounce dual citizenship?
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Join the future of citizenship.
Apply to become a citizen in your next homeland.
The Network State Company AG
CHE-385.997.597
Bahnhofstrasse 20
6300 Zug, Switzerland
CitizenX is a technology service providing legal information and access to self-service tools. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. If you have unique considerations, please talk with a lawyer in your jurisdiction before proceeding.
CitizenX
·
2024
Join the future of citizenship.
Apply to become a citizen in your next homeland.
The Network State Company AG
CHE-385.997.597
Bahnhofstrasse 20
6300 Zug, Switzerland
CitizenX is a technology service providing legal information and access to self-service tools. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. If you have unique considerations, please talk with a lawyer in your jurisdiction before proceeding.
CitizenX
·
2024