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Second Citizenship
What is the second citizenship? And how to get it?
If you are asking what is the benefit of the second citizenship. I will tell you a short paragraph about what businessmen are going through.
The mechanisms of applying for visas put you as a businessman in a dilemma and delay. Due to the weakness of your passport or the existence of political problems between your country and the country you want to travel to. And in the end, you will receive a refusal in some cases.
From this perspective, the idea of a second passport emerged. Which will be a golden solution to your commercial problems. Other than that, this second passport allows you to earn investment and countless benefits.
If you want to know what is the meaning of second citizenship, what is its importance, how to obtain it. and which countries come as the best countries in the field of second citizenship. Then you are on the right train.
Global Citizen Consultants will take you on a tour of all things second passport related. And on our way we will pass the best countries for this option.
First, what does the second citizenship mean?
The second citizenship or the second passport is the passport that you obtain from a country without having to cancel your first passport.
To buy a passport, this is something that is contained and in abundance
To get a passport without canceling your first or mother’s passport is a very good thing
But if I tell you that you can get a second passport without canceling the first. And also find a country that gives the passport at a cheap price and in a short time!. Of course you will tell me you are exaggerating!
I do not exaggerate, and above all this, I will add to my beautiful news by telling you that the countries that I have chosen for you have all the points that I mentioned. Along with many other advantages that any person who is a businessman, family members, or retired person. Or just Who are just looking for a hassle free life.
As we mentioned. If you search for countries that offer passports in return for lineage, investment, or through residency. You will find many, and you will dive into options, but be careful to not be drowned.
Recline in your chair and I will give you the conclusion you are looking for.
Why the second citizenship?
As for most countries in the world, they are always looking for people to help them build their country. Either through investment, assistance to the state, or participation in building or modifying a project. In order to cover the needs of the world in terms of resources and manpower in light of the imbalance due to wars and the pandemic.
From this principle, some major countries have issued investment options.In which a person can obtain a passport in exchange for an investment in real estate or a non-refundable contribution.
Let’s not talk more deeply about other options such as lineage and residence. Because the second passport through lineage requires a person to prove assets belonging to this country. And also residence, it takes a long time to be able to obtain Its passport.
But we will talk more about the options through which you can obtain a second citizenship quickly and cheaply.
As for you, as a person looking for a second passport, we will mention its benefits in the paragraph after this.
The importance of obtaining a second citizenship
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If I want to talk about the benefits of the second passport. I must remove the rest of the paragraphs from the article. Due to the many benefits, but I will only mention the more interesting advantages of them, and the most important:
1. Freedom to travel
Most of the countries that offer second nationality possess strong passports. Through which it allows you to enter more than 150 countries as a minimum without a visa. When applying for a visa, the situation will be better than your first passport.
As you will be able to obtain it in an easy and fast way. And you, as a businessman, are always looking for quick solutions for your travel.
For example, if a new business deal or meeting comes to you. You cannot wait long because the possibility of the deal and meeting failing is great, and for this reason we see the importance of the second nationality here. Also, some countries enable you to stay in them more than if you applied with the passport of your first country.
For example, you are looking for a visit or work visa for Australia or America. When you obtain a Caribbean passport, it will facilitate and lengthen your stay in these countries. As for your first passport, the application may be refused, or a visa or less residence will be given.
2. Get the benefits of two states
In the event that you have two passports, you will have both social services for you for the two countries. And you will also choose the best options for free medicine treatment and the best universities that will quench the thirst of the academic department that you are looking for as a family.
With the second passport, you can be appointed in any country of your choice. And when you face a problem, both countries will defend you. Especially when you have a variety of options when an economic crisis, war or natural disaster occurs in order to move to the other.
3. Family passports
With the second passport, you are not the only one who will benefit from it. But most of your family starts from your children who will study in the best universities. And all the way to the rest of your family members in order to use the best health systems. Even your parents who have the opportunity to benefit from the distinguished retirement systems.
4. Greater and more job opportunities
You, as a businessman, when you own one passport, your field of work will be narrow. Because of the difficulty of your travel to other countries. And also you cannot open companies in other countries for diversification, and you cannot open bank accounts. And above all this, your transfer of money will be subject to high taxes. Because in the end you send money to other countries.
After obtaining the second passport, you will increase your investment capabilities and diversify the geographical locations of your business. You can also open a company in another country and transfer resources without tax. Given that the two companies belong to you. When you travel between these two countries, the money will be spent for trade and not travel. Because you travel for the purpose of trade anyway .
Also, you will have the possibility to travel to more countries without a visa. As well as open financial accounts. Above all of this, you will invest mostly until you get the second passport, and this in itself is an investment and future profit after selling the investment used in the second citizenship.
Also, as a foreign person, your position will be more difficult for trade in some countries. Because dealing with a foreigner is not like a citizen in the field of trade and work.
5. Less tax
When choosing a country from which you will obtain citizenship, you have to think about this area. I mean tax, inheritance and income. Because they are very important in the event that you have commercial projects, fortune and money transfers. I chose for you only countries that have a low tax rate or no tax on some funds, for example, foreign trade.
6. Suitable for stakeholders or important people
How we mentioned that the second passport is useful for businessmen. Here we will mention that it is an excellent choice for politicians, government members, artists and Wealth owners.
With the second citizenship, you can move between countries freely. You can benefit from your movement for political or tourism purposes, or simply only to live in the best countries in the world.
Where most governments do not share your passport with third parties. And it is completely confidential plus you will have the ability to change your name in the new passport.
Ways to obtain a second citizenship
1. Lineage
When you prove assets belonging to the country concerne. You will have the right to apply for the nationality of the country in order to obtain its nationality. But some countries do not accept the second nationality. Or the nationality of your first country has restrictions that do not accept the second nationality.
2. Nationality by residency
Most countries offer the option of residency. Through which you must remain in the country for a certain period with some conditions. And after a period of time you will be entitled to obtain a second passport.
3. Citizenship by investment
The easiest, best, most secure and fastest way to obtain a second passport. Where some countries allow you to buy their passport either through real estate investment in these countries or through contributions to the country without refunding. There are other options for citizenship through investment, but we mentioned the most important of them.
Countries offering second citizenship
We will show you some countries that offer second citizenship with the best options that suit all investors and interested parties:
1. Citizenship of Saint Kitts and Nevis
We mentioned it at the beginning of the countries that offer second citizenship by investment. because it is the best option in all respects to obtain a second citizenship.
The reader asks what makes it so special!
The St. Kitts and Nevis passport allows you to enter more than 150 countries without a visa, including Britain, Canada and all Schengen countries. And obtaining its nationality takes only 6 months. Without a previous residence or exam for language or any work & certificate request.
With the citizenship of St. Kitts and Nevis, you can add all your family members. All this through a real estate investment starting from $ 400,000. And a non-refundable contribution of $ 250,000.
2. Citizenship of Dominica
It is the cheapest second nationality, which is one of our favorite options too due to its strong features. The price of this passport starts from 200,000 dollars only. With the possibility of entering China, the Schengen countries and 145 other countries.
Dominica citizenship has the lowest taxes among second nationalities, which makes it a good choice for businessmen. There are two options for obtaining citizenship. The first of which is the option of a non-refundable contribution of $200000. and the real estate investment option of $200000 with the possibility of adding a family at low prices.
3. Turkish citizenship
It is the best second citizenship for the Middle East people, and who love multiculturalism and multilingualism.
Where Turkey is considered a fertile environment for traders and investors. Where you can earn twice, the first from renting the property and secondly by reselling it after 3 years. This is the legal period that allows you to sell the property after obtaining Turkish citizenship. And you will have a great return from reselling. Because in Turkey real estate prices are rising day after day.
Add your family with you in the order to obtain a Turkish passport. To enjoy with you in this beautiful country that combines East and West, modernity and vintage.
Turkey has several options for investment, but the best of them is real estate investment at an amount of $400,000. With obtaining an American work visa for a period of 5 years, as well as a British work visa.
4. Citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda
It is the most suitable option for a second citizenship for anyone who owns a family.
They have the option of a non-refundable contribution of $230,000 for main application and $260,000 for a family of 4 people.
The nationality of Antigua and Barbuda has many advantages other than what we mentioned. And you can enter more than 150 countries without a visa.
5. Grenada nationality
Another country of the beautiful Caribbean islands that has a suitable second passport for people who have commercial relations with China and America.
Grenada has good relations with China and the USA. Through which the investor can obtain a US work visa for a period of 5 years, and enter China without a visa.
Also, dependent siblings can be added to the same application. These features distinguish Grenada alone in comparison with the rest of the nationalities of the Caribbean countries.
Grenada has non-refundable stock options priced at $235,000. And real estate investment options that start from $270,000, with the possibility of adding a family at nominal prices.
6. Citizenship of Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia passport is one of the newest Caribbean passports. For this reason, it is one of the most innovative and secure passports among the rest of the Caribbean passports.
St. Lucia is also distinguished by the beauty of the country’s nature and the presence of many activities. In which a young person or a retired adult alike can live.
Saint Lucia passport has the right to enter 140 countries without a visa. Also, there are no income, wealth, gift and foreign trade taxes there.
In addition to the absence of conditions for staying in the country before obtaining the second passport. Without any language or practical exam, and without an academic certificate or personal attendance.
With all this, you will acquire the citizenship of St. Lucia within 4 months. In the amount of $ 240000 without refund for the individual applicant.
European second passport by residence
I chose for you some European countries that offer the option of a second European citizenship at reasonable prices and in a reasonable time:
1. Portugal nationality
If it were up to me, I would have placed Portugal at the beginning of all countries that offer second nationality for several reasons. Among them, a Portugal passport is a European passport. And you will be able to obtain a Portuguese passport in just 5 years of Portuguese residence, no more.
You will have the possibility to obtain Portuguese citizenship by investing at excellent prices and refundable. After residency for 5 years only, as we mentioned.
To obtain a Portuguese passport, you can consult us (Global Citizen Consultants) in order to explain to you the full program.
I will not mention all the advantages of the Portuguese passport because there are a lot to be honest. But I can say that the nationality of Portugal ranks fifth in the world with the best educational and health systems.
2. The nationality of Spain
Spain is another country that allows you to obtain its passport as a second European nationality. Through which you will have a European passport for life.
The Spanish passport will allow you to enter more than 190 countries without a visa. And the possibility of adding your family in the same application so that they study and live in the best countries of the world.
With Spanish citizenship, you can open European companies and European bank accounts.
Within 10 years of residency, you will have a second Spanish passport in the amount of 500,000 euros. Through many investment options, most of which are refundable, and with a profit as well.
3. Greek citizenship
We close the countries with a Greek passport. It is the cheapest second European passport. With an investment of 250,000 euros, you are entitled to obtain Greek residency, and after 7 years, a Greek passport.
Greece, like the rest of the countries we mentioned, accepts dual citizenship. With Greece, you will have the ability to open bank accounts and the ability to add family as well.
If you want to own the second passport, just contact us at Global Citizen Consultants. We will advise you to choose the best second nationality that suits your financial situation and future aspirations. And then we will get it for you .
We at Global Citizen Consultants have a friendly relationship with the governments of countries offering second citizenship. And we have approved licenses for all the countries we mentioned to obtain their nationalities. We are dealing just with countries that offer a second citizenship at an appropriate price and conditions.
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Taher Shehab
As co-founder and CEO, Taher Shehab has guided Global Citizen Consultants to be a leader in providing citizenship by investment in over 20 territories, including the Caribbean.
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